Data Governance Specialist Jobs

Explore Data Governance Specialist opportunities with organizations that rely on accurate, secure, and well-managed data. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for experienced specialists who can shape data policies, improve quality, and support responsible data use.

What Does a Data Governance Specialist Do?

Data Governance Specialists help organizations define and maintain the standards, policies, and processes that guide how data is collected, managed, accessed, and protected. Depending on the employer, the work may include developing governance frameworks, documenting data ownership and definitions, setting quality controls, coordinating stewardship programs, and supporting privacy and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with data governance frameworks, metadata management, data quality, master data management, and information lifecycle practices. Useful capabilities include policy development, stakeholder communication, risk assessment, and familiarity with privacy and compliance requirements. Experience with data catalogs, governance platforms, analytics environments, and cloud data systems can also be valuable.

Career Opportunities

Data Governance Specialists work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, consulting, and enterprise services. Depending on their background, they may advance into data governance leadership, data management, privacy, compliance, or broader data strategy roles. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.

Find Data Governance Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Data Governance Specialist jobs and explore roles where your expertise can help organizations make data more trusted, usable, and secure.

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$215K - $235K *

Innovate security architecture and engineering solutions to enhance our brokerage platform. Lead complex initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance while securing AWS, Kubernetes, and corpor...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

The Data Integration Specialist at Timely will ensure seamless integration of data between school district systems and Timely's scheduling technology. This role involves collaborating with various sta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Champion the Alteryx platform by ensuring secure, efficient operations and integration across enterprise analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $230K *

Champion innovative solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and delivering impactful demonstrations that conn...

Sacramento, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$124K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI governance, ensuring safe and compliant AI deployment. Collaborate across departments to manage projects, develop training, and maintain essential documentat...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Sanctions Screening SME, driving system design, analysis, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance screening processes and ensure compliance, while leveraging dee...

Jersey City, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by transforming complex marketing insights into actionable recommendations. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance reporting solutions and drive campaign su...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $155K *

Empower your career by managing complex construction defect claims, ensuring timely resolutions, and mentoring team members. Leverage your expertise to foster relationships and navigate high-stakes ne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $243K *

Lead the charge in data engineering excellence by mentoring a team, driving pipeline delivery, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable technical plans while ensuring operational accountabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive change management initiatives in life sciences R&D, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across research, clinical, and regulatory operations while leading stakeholder engagement and a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career as a Compliance Architect, guiding clients through CMMC compliance journeys. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure alignment with regu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing site access agreements and collaborating with environmental consulting teams. Utilize your expertise to resolve access needs, manage do...

Long Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion effective document control by overseeing site access agreements, resolving access issues, and coordinating with environmental consulting teams. Lead a team while ensuring compliance and effic...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $188K *

Transform data into insights by developing cutting-edge machine learning models. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex business needs using advanced analytics, ensuring data-driv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to shape the quality strategy for a leading exam development platform. Leverage your expertise to guide multiple Agile teams, enhance automation practices, and ensure high standards ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing pivotal technical support to enhance global consumer product services. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $215K *

Drive innovation in data engineering and AI solutions, leading the design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business value through advanced technol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Transform cloud security operations by enhancing AWS and Azure environments. Lead initiatives to secure cloud-native capabilities, manage incident responses, and collaborate with engineering teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower data-driven marketing strategies by developing scalable models and automations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data delivery and quality, ensuring efficient operations for...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering preconstruction efforts by leading front-end project planning, cost development, and schedule creation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $200K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading cross-functional initiatives that transform complex business challenges into actionable insights, leveraging data, technology, and storytelling to enhance decisi...

New York, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $237K *

Drive enterprise cloud infrastructure design and optimization, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic environment to enhance cloud adoption...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Governance Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Governance Specialist develops and supports the policies, standards, and processes organizations use to manage data. Responsibilities may include data quality, metadata, data ownership, access controls, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Data Governance Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for experience in data management, governance frameworks, data quality, metadata, or privacy and compliance. Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills are also useful.

  • Which industries hire Data Governance Specialists?question toggle

    Financial services, healthcare, technology, consulting, and other data-intensive industries commonly hire Data Governance Specialists.

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

    Experienced specialists may pursue leadership roles in data governance or data management, or move into data strategy, privacy, risk, or compliance.

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

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search its listings for Data Governance Specialist roles and review each posting for salary and qualifications.