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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$80K - $95K *

Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by leading strategic initiatives, translating business goals into scalable solutions, and guiding cross-functional teams in integrating complex healthcare a...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading cloud architecture and data interoperability initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security and compliance for federal healthcare environments while d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $153K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leveraging analytics and visualization tools. Collaborate with clients to enhance decision-making processes and optimize workflows, ensuring data-driven insights alig...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $216K *

Transform enterprise Databricks environments with innovative designs, ensuring secure, efficient implementations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance go...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $230K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth in Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions. Collaborate with executive-level clients to identify needs, present tailored solutions, and close deals, all...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $150K *

Lead the management of mission-critical database environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, develop best practices, and implement innovati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare research by leading strategic projects and enhancing content quality. Leverage your expertise to drive operational improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to opti...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $175K *

Optimize healthcare compliance by leading regulatory assurance efforts, ensuring adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, and HITRUST standards while collaborating with clinical leadership to maintain a defensible...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Unlock compliance excellence by managing auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency across contracts and collaboration...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through data analysis and effective communication across teams...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Consultant, providing expert support in regulatory publishing systems and document management. Collaborate with teams and clients to troubleshoot issues, enhance s...

British Columbia, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Advance data-driven transformation by shaping a strategic foundation for AI. Collaborate across departments to innovate solutions that enhance organizational data environment and support AI initiative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $115K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal integration role, ensuring customer success through seamless technical setups, collaboration across teams, and enhancement of integration performance for optimal sat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $141K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that enhance healthcare data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in data delivery...

Framingham, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Power BI Specialist, where you'll leverage your expertise in business intelligence and UI/UX design to deliver impactful dashboards and enha...

Jefferson City, MORemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement high-end Power BI dashboards. Collaborate directly with clients or build products in a FullStack environment, leveraging your expertise in UI/UX and dat...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape impactful business intelligence solutions by leveraging Power BI expertise to enhance dashboard design, data visualization, and user experience through collaboration with clients and product tea...

Little Rock, ARRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to create high-impact Power BI dashboards, enhancing user experience through design and engineering collaboration, while driving data insights for diverse client projects in vario...

Concord, NHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in business intelligence through advanced Power BI solutions. Collaborate closely with clients, enhancing user experiences and delivering impactful insights while...

Charleston, SCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client success by leveraging your expertise as a Senior Power BI Specialist. Collaborate directly with teams or build innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote environment focused on advanced...

Boise, IDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.