Data Governance Analyst

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-growth health tech

Data logistics products

Personal development

Performance rewards

Career advancement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to strengthen governance across data domains in a remote US-based setting. The role partners with stakeholders to support governance and MDM initiatives, focusing on workflows, metadata, and stewardship accountability to improve data quality and business confidence.

Ideal candidates have 4–6+ years in data governance, a solid grasp of MDM and metadata management, and the ability to translate governance into clear business value for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years in data governance or related roles
• Strong understanding of MDM, metadata, reference data, and governance frameworks
• Experience with multi-domain data environments
• Ability to translate governance into clear business value
• Strategic thinker with process discipline and attention to consistency

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support governance and MDM initiatives
• Own governance workflows and metadata practices for designated domains
• Contribute to governance controls, remediation workflows, and stewardship accountability processes
• Coordinate governance activities and help operationalize governance processes within business domains
• Communicate the operational value of governance initiatives through documentation and stakeholder engagement

Skills

Data governance

MDM

Metadata management

Governance frameworks

Data architectures

Data integration

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.
This role will focus on strengthening governance practices across data domains and ensuring the organization’s data assets are well-managed, consistent, and usable. The analyst will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support governance and Master Data Management initiatives in a modern data environment. This position will help operationalize controls, stewardship processes, and metadata practices that improve data quality and business confidence in the company's data ecosystem. The work will require clear communication of governance value to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support governance and MDM initiatives
• Own governance workflows and metadata practices for designated domains
• Contribute to governance controls, remediation workflows, and stewardship accountability processes
• Coordinate governance activities and help operationalize governance processes within business domains
• Communicate the operational value of governance initiatives through documentation and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in data governance, MDM, analytics, operations, or related enterprise data roles
• Strong understanding of Master Data Management, metadata management, reference data, and governance frameworks in multi-domain environments
• Working knowledge of modern data architectures and integration with governance in data engineering and analytics
• Demonstrated ability to translate governance requirements into clear business value narratives and communicate effectively with different audiences
• Strategic thinker with operational discipline and strong attention to process consistency

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-growth health technology company
• Engagement in transforming healthcare through innovative data logistics products and services
• Support for personal development and growth within a dynamic, strategic role
• Employee rewards for performance and contribution in a high-impact environment
• Potential for career advancement within a growing organization

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.