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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$124K - $199K *

Unlock potential by leading a comprehensive compliance management system, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory adherence across multiple domains while fostering cross-functional collaboration and s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by leading strategic resilience initiatives. Drive risk management, incident response, and security architecture while collaborating with senior...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $250K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure architectures and leading initiatives to protect systems and infrastructure. Drive improvements in security posture while collaborating with teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Transform user experiences by leading product design for Army tech modernization. Own the design process from discovery to delivery, ensuring user needs align with mission outcomes while collaborating...

Arlington, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $263K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI-First operational environments, architecting resilient multi-cloud networks and building autonomous orchestration layers to enhance security and efficiency ac...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $243K *

Lead a team to enhance business processes, ensuring compliance and performance metrics while collaborating with enterprise partners to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation in a dynamic env...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data integrity and analytics by leading initiatives on the Databricks platform. You'll drive data migration efforts, maintain high standards of data governanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success by building trusted partnerships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring seamless delivery of services. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sati...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $197K *

Champion strategic client relationships and lead virtual teams to drive growth in our Health Life Sciences vertical, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and achieving financial targets through i...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer impactful legal operations and compliance practices that enhance team efficiency. Oversee systems, processes, and compliance initiatives that support a dynamic, fast-growing global business en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Champion research management by overseeing contracting and financial activities, enhancing processes, and training new hires. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize research operatio...

Somerville, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of market access strategy by integrating payer, provider, and patient perspectives. Lead cross-functional teams to develop impactful strategies that enhance therapy positioning and su...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in transforming tax compliance into operational confidence. Collaborate with senior Sales Engineers to engage enterprise clients, addressing complex challenges and delivering ta...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $257K *

Transform security posture by leading enterprise vulnerability management, prioritizing risks, and driving remediation efforts across diverse technology environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $199K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data analytics and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across core business functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and...

Missouri, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $197K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading AI initiatives that enhance operations and patient outcomes. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and establish technical standards across machine learning, NLP, a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $205K *

Take ownership of complex PBM data integrations, ensuring accurate claims and eligibility processing while leading cross-functional teams and managing delivery timelines and risks...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain Workday integrations to ensure reliable data exchanges for HCM, Finance, Payroll, and Benefits. Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot and enhance integration processes usi...

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4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Transform enterprise cybersecurity programs by leading AI-driven initiatives and modernization efforts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to design and implement comprehensive security roadmaps, enh...

Fairfax, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial governance by tracking budgets, analyzing variances, and generating reports in a federal mission environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $135K *

Drive your career in cyber claims by managing primary first-party claims. Collaborate with teams and external vendors to ensure optimal outcomes while receiving mentorship and support in a fully remot...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.