Data Governance Analyst Jobs

Find Data Governance Analyst jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals help organizations manage data as a trusted business asset by setting standards, improving data quality, and supporting responsible access and use. Explore vetted opportunities at companies seeking analysts who can connect data practices with business, technology, risk, and compliance needs.

What Does a Data Governance Analyst Do?

Data Governance Analysts help establish and maintain the policies, processes, and controls that guide how data is defined, stored, accessed, and used. Depending on the organization, they may document data ownership and lineage, monitor quality, maintain metadata and business glossaries, support governance committees, and coordinate remediation when data issues arise. They often work across data, analytics, security, legal, compliance, and business teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for analytical thinking, clear communication, and experience working with data management or governance programs. Useful skills may include data quality assessment, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage documentation, policy development, and familiarity with privacy, security, or regulatory requirements. Knowledge of SQL, spreadsheets, business intelligence platforms, or data governance tools can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and industry.

Data Governance Analyst Career Paths

Experience in this role can lead to opportunities in data governance management, data quality, master data management, privacy, compliance, data architecture, or broader data management leadership. Career progression often depends on the scope of governance programs you support, your industry expertise, and your ability to guide stakeholders through complex data challenges.

Explore Data Governance Analyst Opportunities

Browse Data Governance Analyst openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, industries, and qualifications to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.

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$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by providing expert data integration and metadata architecture support for a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless data flow and technical visibility across systems while collaborati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine compliance operations by leading our program's daily functions. You'll ensure effective onboarding, due diligence, and risk management while automating workflows to keep pace with our growin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $123K *

Drive provider network strategy and governance initiatives, translating priorities into actionable plans. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, engagement, and regulatory readiness whil...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize healthcare operations by analyzing equipment utilization, reducing unnecessary rentals, and driving impactful process improvements through data-driven insights and strong partnerships with cl...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $195K *

Tackle complex data architecture challenges and drive analytics strategies to enhance cross-platform components, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to optimize data utilization a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Drive the vision for a robust data foundation and analytics, influencing product development across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and optimize large-scale data architectur...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Lead the architectural vision for data infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to construct robust data models and optimize analytics, while ensuring data quality, privacy, and adherence to i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to design AI-ready data architectures using Microsoft Azure. You will connect business goals to scalable data solutions, optimizing the data flow for analytics and AI, ensuring sec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape data-driven solutions as a Data Architect, utilizing Azure technologies to create scalable, AI-ready data architectures that unlock business insights and enhance operational performance through...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $163K *

Lead the design and management of complex solution engineering projects, leveraging technical expertise and business acumen to deliver innovative software architectures and enhance customer experience...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing system functionality and usability, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business needs. Collaborate on workflow management, documentation, and continuous im...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing system functionality and usability by managing operational workflows, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring technical solutions meet business needs for e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system functionality and usability. Leverage your expertise to bridge technical and business needs while managing workflows and driving process improvements i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system functionality and usability. Manage operational workflows, coordinate activities, and bridge technical solutions with business needs to drive continuou...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Create and manage system functionality, usability, and performance requirements while coordinating operational workflows and supporting issue resolution to enhance business processes and technical sol...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by managing system functionality and usability. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational workflows, document requirements, and drive process improvements in a dynamic hybr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in processing and analyzing mainframe capacity data to optimize resource usage, support reporting efforts, and drive strategic insights for business growth and efficiency across multip...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful capacity management for mainframe systems through expert reporting, analysis, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource usage and advance business...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of data analysis and insights to drive product decisions and enhance performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful reporting and visualizations, supporting a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that ensures the integrity of data center security compliance. Review and manage compliance operations while collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain rigorous standards in compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $210K *

Transform compliance governance in a high-growth fintech environment, leading initiatives across regions. Drive audit readiness, policy harmonization, and oversight in a pivotal role that shapes the f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $124K *

Empower your career by ensuring HR content compliance and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate, searchable, and AI-ready HR knowledge across regions, while supporti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform clinical data management practices by overseeing data activities from study initiation to close-out, ensuring quality timelines and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficie...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Shape compliance strategies by auditing complex systems, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and enhancing operational controls. Collaborate with departments to identify risks and imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead comprehensive audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while enhancing operational effectiveness across various departments. Drive risk assess...

Galveston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Governance Analyst do?question toggle

    A Data Governance Analyst helps organizations define and follow practices for managing data. Responsibilities may include tracking data quality, documenting metadata and lineage, supporting policies and controls, and coordinating with teams that create or use data.

  • What skills are useful for Data Governance Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include data quality analysis, metadata management, data cataloging, documentation, stakeholder communication, and knowledge of data privacy or compliance. Some roles also value SQL, business intelligence experience, and familiarity with governance platforms.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in Data Governance Analysts?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers may seek a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a field such as information systems, analytics, business, or a related discipline. Relevant data management experience and knowledge of governance practices can also be important.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Governance Analyst role?question toggle

    Potential paths include data governance manager, data quality specialist, master data management professional, privacy or compliance analyst, data architect, and data management leader.

  • How can I find Data Governance Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Governance Analyst listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and review each employer's qualifications and responsibilities.