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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$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading data strategy and insights across the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance data capabilities, drive decision-making, and support impactful initiatives that conne...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $216K *

Engage with clients as a NERC CIP Subject Matter Expert, leading project workstreams and driving compliance solutions. Foster industry relationships and support business development to enhance client...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data security through Microsoft Purview. You'll manage data classification, loss prevention, and insider risk, collaborating with various departments to ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced analytics initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, drive strategic decision-making, and improve mission readiness through actionable insights and predictive modeling across di...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $308K *

Unlock potential by owning and evolving data protection strategies, ensuring the safeguarding of sensitive assets across diverse environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion database excellence by overseeing administration, ETL processes, and data integrity across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely deliverables and maintain high standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you support client onboarding and account lifecycle activities, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional service. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive proje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the enhancement of security measures for cloud-based healthcare solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Knowledge Management program that enhances IT support services, fosters collaboration, and drives efficiency for a large-scale enterprise environment. Make a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $179K *

Champion cutting-edge data architecture solutions, integrating AI and data governance frameworks. Drive client platform initiatives and manage roadmap deliveries to enhance platform performance and da...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform export compliance processes by ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage licensing activities and maintain regulatory standa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $153K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative ServiceNow solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to streamline processes, enhance functionalities, and ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance our Identity & Access Management systems by engineering and implementing advanced IGA solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient identity gover...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize data integration pipelines and APIs, enhancing geospatial data visualization. Leverage your expertise in Data Lakes and cloud technologies to drive impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance data integration and visualization by developing and optimizing pipelines, APIs, and applications for geospatial data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance domain awareness and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $161K *

Elevate client experiences by delivering expert consulting on Microsoft 365 and cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to assess environments, implement solutions, and drive adoption while contrib...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing robust, cloud-native architectures and leading engineering teams to create scalable systems across diverse platforms in a dynamic, greenfield environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Drive data engineering solutions by designing, building, and deploying scalable systems using AI technologies, ensuring data security and compliance while collaborating across Agile teams to transform...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Develop robust cloud data solutions using AI to enhance risk management. Lead cross-functional teams in designing scalable data systems, influencing best practices, and ensuring data security while me...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $203K *

Transform security architecture by leading initiatives that protect and innovate. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while driving measurable impro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming GDOT's technology landscape by guiding enterprise architecture strategy, mentoring a high-performing team, and streamlining initiatives that enhance safety, sustainabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $107K *

Transform healthcare benefits with precision as you configure and maintain health plans, ensure accurate claims processing, and resolve configuration issues, all while collaborating with teams to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $322K *

Innovate the future of data engineering by leading complex projects and setting strategic direction for data platforms that enhance investment decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bui...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining client engagement through innovative AI-native solutions. You'll tackle complex business challenges, deploying cutting-edge capabilities while ensuring measurable outcome...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.