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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$75K - $90K *

Transform your career by managing configuration control and engineering changes for a DoD agency's network infrastructure. Ensure compliance and accuracy in technical documentation while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion configuration management processes for a DoD agency, ensuring compliance and accuracy in network infrastructure documentation. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to maintain configur...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion configuration management excellence by overseeing processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining documentation for a DoD agency's network infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and stake...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Advance your career by managing configuration control and engineering changes for a DoD agency's network infrastructure. Ensure compliance and accuracy in technical documentation while collaborating w...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $159K *

Transform the security landscape by designing and deploying advanced detection rules, optimizing telemetry architectures, and enhancing network visibility across diverse environments to safeguard crit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $100K *

Optimize data management processes for engineering tests, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance for the Commercial Crew Vehicle. Collaborate with teams to maintain and archive critical test p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $180K *

Champion AML compliance by overseeing controls, assessing risks, and enhancing frameworks across U.S. and international businesses. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory readiness and eff...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and enhance SQL Server platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability through maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This role offers the chance to deepen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $127K *

Architect and manage the medallion architecture on Databricks, ensuring robust data governance and quality. Lead the design of ingestion pipelines and serving layers while implementing PII controls an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of data by leading scalable solutions on Palantir Foundry. Collaborate with teams, optimize pipelines, and ensure data integrity to drive strategic insights. Join us and elevate our d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $234K *

Shape the future of privacy and AI governance by providing expert legal guidance on compliance with evolving regulations, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance governance programs, and ensuring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows, ensuring quality and reliability for critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $178K *

Shape data governance strategies to ensure accurate, consistent customer data across systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and drive data quality initiatives, enablin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment by generating specifications, reviewing procedures, and mentoring teams to ensure regulatory adherence and operational exc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...

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

$145K - $270K *

Join a team that's building innovative data governance solutions to enhance enterprise capabilities. Collaborate across functions to ensure data is accessible, secure, and effectively managed, driving...

East Hanover, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and oversight in a high-volume environment. Manage assessments, coordinate with law enforcement, and prepare detailed reports to support program int...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $120K *

Champion change management initiatives by collaborating with teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and deliver training. Drive continuous improvement in the RAQA Division while supporting aud...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading data strategy initiatives to enhance DoD acquisition processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement effective data solutions, ensuring alignment with Air Force goal...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Join us to shape the future of legal data processing by designing and implementing solutions on the Azure Government platform, enhancing document retrieval for attorneys and investigators across multi...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Engineer the future of data with a leadership role in developing cloud-based data platforms. Oversee data integration and migration for enhanced national security operations, alongside guiding a team...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Drive the development of advanced data pipelines in a cloud environment to centralize and govern critical data for national security operations. Lead a team in migrating legacy systems to modern solut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Champion the development of an enterprise data platform critical to national security. Lead a team in architecting cloud-based data pipelines, overseeing migrations, and ensuring data governance to en...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $145K *

Transform enterprise-scale Data and AI programs by driving strategic design and execution. Lead Agile practices, ensuring robust technical solutions that enhance grid reliability and process automatio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.