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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$120K - $145K *

Empower organizational success by leading the architecture and integration of a robust Master Data Management platform, ensuring data quality and governance to support diverse enterprise initiatives a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $98K *

Drive project success by managing financials, scheduling, and risk. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver accurate reporting, while enhancing project performance through effective ch...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $134K *

Empower your career as a Lead Security Analyst focused on mitigating human-centric cyber threats. Collaborate with a team of experts to enhance security measures, assess risks, and safeguard sensitive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead transformative deployments in healthcare by collaborating with executives and stakeholders. Drive operational change, manage complex projects, and enhance staffing strategies across health system...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change in healthcare by managing complex deployments, aligning stakeholders, and enhancing operational efficiency across health systems. Become a trusted advisor to executives whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $137K *

Elevate your career by leading Quality Control and User Acceptance Testing for clinical data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance data integrity in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping privacy governance at scale, ensuring compliance and ethical data practices across diverse business functions. Drive critical privacy processes and foster accountability whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team to design and build the data foundation that will drive intelligent operations and AI integration across the firm, with direct access to leadership and the autonomy to innovate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate military cyber risk assessments by identifying vulnerabilities, guiding strategic responses, and facilitating compliance with Navy RMF while providing actionable insights to enhance system sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $116K *

Drive the evolution of cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing AWS services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance while ad...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud migration and automation initiatives. Drive CI/CD practices, manage AWS infrastructure, and ensure compliance with federal policies while providing exceptional suppor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Join us to enhance data pipelines and governance for a mission-driven cybersecurity client. Leverage your technical expertise to optimize data processes, ensuring data is organized, discoverable, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable data architectures using Databricks on AWS or Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and optimize data flow, driving impa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $182K *

Architect scalable, secure Salesforce Data Cloud solutions, enhancing customer data platforms. Lead integrations, manage data streams, and ensure governance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead corporate governance initiatives for a national bank, collaborating with legal teams and senior management. This role encompasses board administration, regulatory compliance, and legal support, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $179K *

Engineer innovative analytics solutions that empower clients with actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to design and implement scalable data pipelines and AI-driven applications, enhancing wo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing innovative analytics solutions that empower clients with actionable insights, leveraging AI and data engineering to transform human capital strategies...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Engineer innovative data solutions that empower AI and analytics for Human Capital, transforming complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impact...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and implementing analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, AI-driven da...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Champion innovative data solutions by designing and implementing analytics products that enhance Human Capital services, ensuring data integrity and scalability while collaborating with cross-function...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Engineer innovative analytics solutions that transform complex workforce data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and implement scalable data pipelines...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven insights, ensuring scalable and secure data archit...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative analytics solutions that empower clients with actionable insights, leveraging AI and data engineering to transform human capital challenges int...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $179K *

Design and implement innovative analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services, leveraging AI and data engineering to deliver actionable insights and scalable data pipelines for diverse clien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business 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.