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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the operationalization of enterprise Data & AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a culture of responsible innovation and risk awareness across t...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to drive regulatory strategies for innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and successful submissions in the U.S. and international...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining scalable cloud data solutions that drive enterprise modernization and analytics in secure environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Build scalable cloud-based data solutions to support mission-critical analytics and modernization initiatives within secure environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $216K *

Join a team that's shaping provider network strategy and governance. Lead initiatives that translate organizational priorities into actionable plans, ensuring network performance and regulatory readin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project controls for a transformative transportation program. Oversee scheduling, cost management, and risk analysis to ensure successful project delivery while collaborating with d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Drive compliance projects by leveraging 10+ years of regulatory expertise. Manage client relationships and deliver high-quality reports while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and local...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, driving data transformation and governance in a dynamic team. Collaborate across departments to enhance our Snowflake platform, ensuring data integrity and pe...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform data management and exploitation processes by leading GEOINT workflows, ensuring high-quality datasets and imagery access. Mentor teams, optimize operations, and engage with DoD and Intellig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring 100% uptime in Data Center operations. Drive process improvements, manage technical aspects, and support customer integrations while leading a team to deliver exceptional...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading IT SOX compliance and enhancing global security culture. Balance technical auditing with advocacy, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory adherence while fostering a r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing engineering application governance and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and drive value from technology in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $218K *

Grow national security outcomes by establishing agile execution frameworks. Support AI initiative delivery and continuous improvement with cross-functional teamwork to enhance organizational agile mat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transparency and privacy within NAVSEA. You'll manage FOIA and Privacy Act programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency while supporting various command activ...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of technical support operations by diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, coordinating system integrations, and enhancing service delivery to ensure optimal customer sat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading Microsoft Fabric initiatives, optimizing data strategies, and enabling robust solutions that drive analytics, AI, and seamless integration across glob...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $102K *

Help us manage and coordinate NAVSEA's FOIA and Privacy Act programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency. You'll review records, develop administrative tools, and streamline processes while serving as...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of Identity and Access Management by establishing best practices and governance while collaborating with clients to enhance security postures across varied environments in this exp...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and implementing robust cloud data architectures. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and empower users through scalable...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise security architecture strategies, driving Zero Trust implementations, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative security solutio...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Lead enterprise-wide security architecture strategy, driving Zero Trust implementation and AI/ML security initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to influence technology decisions and mentor teams...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $113K *

Lead AML and Financial Crime Compliance projects, leveraging analytics to optimize transaction monitoring, model validation, and data quality, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring regulato...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $175K *

Lead and manage complex AML and financial crime compliance projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to regulatory standards while optimizing systems and fostering client relationships at execu...

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.