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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and delivery of high-impact BI dashboards, enhancing client collaboration by integrating into teams or leading development projects. Utilize your extensive Power BI expertise to dr...

Harrisburg, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a specialist in Power BI, delivering high-impact dashboard solutions while enhancing user experience and integrating with clients’ teams or full-stack projects. Make an impact t...

Lansing, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Power BI Specialist, where you'll enhance client projects through collaborative design and impactful dashboard solutions, ensuring high performan...

Detroit, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging Power BI expertise to design and build innovative dashboards. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance client satisfaction through data visualization and high-qualit...

Frankfort, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Power BI Specialist. Collaborate directly with clients to enhance dashboard UI and deliver impactful business intelligence solutions, ensuring...

Salem, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer transformative data solutions by leveraging advanced Power BI expertise to enhance client interfaces, build tailored dashboards, and drive impactful business insights through seamless collabor...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the creation of insightful dashboards as a Senior Power BI Specialist. Collaborate with clients, enhance user interfaces, and deliver data-driven solutions leveraging your extensive business...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data visualization with Power BI. Contribute to client success through innovative dashboard design, integration, and performance tuning. Thrive in a collabor...

Topeka, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer your career with a leading team, delivering impactful Power BI solutions while enhancing dashboard UI. Collaborate with clients on design, data integration, and performance tuning, driving suc...

Augusta, MERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizations by designing and delivering impactful Power BI solutions. Collaborate with clients' teams or build innovative products, ensuring intuitive UI/UX for data visualization while opti...

Lincoln, NERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Power BI expertise to deliver impactful dashboard solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams, enhancing decision-making through data visualization while driving clie...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with clients to design, build, and integrate Power BI solutions, enhancing dashboard UI/UX and driving data insights through effective team engagement and innovative data modeling techniqu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business intelligence solutions by leveraging Power BI expertise to design high-end dashboards, integrating data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and d...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful data insights as a Senior Power BI Specialist, collaborating with clients to enhance dashboards and UI/UX design. Utilize your extensive expertise in software development and business...

New Mexico, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by integrating into client teams or building products. Leverage your expertise in Power BI and UI design to deliver high-quality dashboards while collaborating with dynamic teams in a...

Charleston, WVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of business intelligence and design, leveraging Power BI expertise to create impactful dashboard experiences while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver i...

Louisiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's reshaping data visualization. Collaborate directly with clients or innovate within a FullStack product team to create impactful Power BI solutions that enhance user experience and d...

Juneau, AKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with clients on innovative Power BI solutions or as part of a FullStack product team, driving insightful data visualization and UI/UX excellence to deliver impac...

Louisville, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leveraging your expertise in Power BI to design stunning dashboards and enhance user experience, collaborating seamlessly with teams to deliver impactful data solutions for diver...

Dover, DERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. You will partner with clients to enhance their business intelligence using Power BI, focusing on user-centric design and advanced reporti...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced Power BI solutions. Collaborate closely with client teams or build innovative products, ensuring exceptional UI/UX and performance in data visualization. Join a dy...

Billings, MTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to harness the power of data visualization and drive impactful insights with advanced Power BI solutions and user-friendly dashboard designs for diverse clients...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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.