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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$166K - $224K *

Engage in critical information system security engineering, ensuring robust security integration throughout system lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and support Department...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leading transformative consulting projects that connect innovative technologies with organizational strategies to deliver actionable insights and sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping public health technology solutions through innovative architectures and technical leadership. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex needs into scalable, secure...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $150K *

Lead intelligence operations to enhance national security efforts. Engage in critical analysis and support decision-making processes for specialized missions within a collaborative team-oriented envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Transform intelligence operations by leveraging 8+ years of expertise and a Top Secret/SCI clearance to support USSOCOM's mission success through seamless transitions and dedicated program management...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering critical intelligence operations and analysis support to enhance mission success. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure seamless transitions and provide continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Partner with us to enhance intelligence operations and analysis. Bring your expertise to lead initiatives, ensure national security, and apply your extensive experience in a collaborative environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $218K *

Innovate enterprise-level identity resolution solutions to unify customer data across touchpoints. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality, privacy compliance, and optimize identity grap...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Architect innovative identity resolution solutions to unify customer data across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, privacy compliance, and traceability while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by designing and optimizing identity resolution solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and privacy compliance, ensuring a un...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Help us design and optimize enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Unlock enterprise-level identity resolution solutions by designing and optimizing identity graphs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and compliance, ensuring a unified cu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by designing and optimizing identity resolution solutions that unify customer data across all touchpoints, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Champion the design and optimization of enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $181K *

Champion project controls excellence by managing cost, financial reporting, and contract administration for a major aviation capital improvement program, ensuring effective project office operations a...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $174K *

Transform the future of data engineering by building scalable data pipelines and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $218K *

Champion the design and optimization of enterprise-level identity resolution solutions, ensuring a unified customer view across data touchpoints. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $200K *

Support the responsible deployment of AI technologies by assessing and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, develop governance policies, and communicate insi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $200K *

Transform AI governance by evaluating risks and ensuring compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to foster responsible AI usage and oversight across the organization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of AI governance by evaluating risks and compliance while fostering responsible AI practices. Partner across functions to ensure ethical use of AI technologies, driving oversight...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $200K *

Drive AI governance by assessing and mitigating risks associated with AI technologies, ensuring compliance and ethical use while collaborating across functions to support responsible AI implementation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $200K *

Grow your career with a key role in assessing AI governance risks, mitigating potential issues, and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards across technology, cybersecurit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Drive compliance excellence by integrating federal security frameworks into Google Cloud environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure security is embedded in system design, while navigat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.