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Wimmer Solutions

Data Governance Analyst

Renton, WA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST ONSITE (Renton, WA) 24496 At Wimmer Solutions, we believe care creates community. We work smart; we have built a reputation for results-oriented, innovative, business and ...

Stefanini

Data Governance Analyst

Smyrna, DE · On-site

Stefanini is looking for Data Governance Analyst in Smyrna, DE (Hybrid) For quick Apply, please reach out to Rachit Rastogi - call: / email: Work Hours: M-F (37 hours) Work Location: Smyrna, DE (must ...

Stefanini

Data Governance Analyst

Smyrna, DE · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

Stefanini is looking for Data Governance Analyst in Smyrna, DE (Hybrid) For quick Apply, please reach out to Rachit Rastogi - call: 2489360662/ email: rachit.rastogi@stefanini.com Work Hours: M-F (37 ...

Techstra Solutions

Data Governance Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Role Overview We are seeking a motivated Data Governance Analyst to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong academic foundation, 4-6 years of hands-on experience in data ...

IEHP

Data Governance Analyst

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

IEHP is dedicated to healing and inspiring the human spirit and is looking for a Data Governance Analyst to enhance their data governance framework. This role is crucial in ensuring data quality ...

Ford Motor Company

Data Governance Analyst

Dearborn, MI · On-site

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Analyst focused on Data Privacy and Use. In this role, you will be part of a global team of subject matter experts with backgrounds in data management ...

Wimmer Solutions

Data Governance Analyst

Renton, WA · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst to help drive enterprise data governance initiatives across the organization. This role will partner with data owners, data stewards, and ...

Ford Motor Company

Data Governance Analyst

Dearborn, MI · On-site

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Analyst focused on Data Privacy and Use. In this role, you will be part of a global team of subject matter experts with backgrounds in data management ...

Socket.dev

Data Governance Analyst

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Amalgamated Bank, America's socially responsible bank, seeks a full-time Data Governance Analyst who will play a crucial role in ensuring effective data governance for our organization. The ideal ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance data governance analyst in the United States is $54.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.62 and $67.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Data Governance Analyst vs Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Data Governance AnalystData Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CDMP, CDGA, or DAMA; relevant experience in data governanceDegrees in data science, statistics, or related fields; often certifications like CAP or Microsoft certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-site consultingFull-time or part-time roles within organizations, often office-based or remote
Industry UsageUsed across industries needing data compliance and governanceCommon in finance, marketing, healthcare, and tech sectors

The main difference is that a Freelance Data Governance Analyst specializes in advising organizations on data policies and compliance on a project basis, often working independently. In contrast, a Data Analyst focuses on analyzing data to generate insights within a company, typically in a full-time role. Both roles require strong data skills, but their focus and work settings differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Data Governance Analyst job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,939 per year, or $54.8 per hour.

Data Governance Analyst

Northern Virginia, VA

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance and information management programs.

  • Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and operating models for enterprise data management.

  • Lead the development and implementation of enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data catalogs, and lineage solutions.

Job description


ApplyLogic is a fast-paced Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, headquartered in Vienna, VA. Our people are our greatest asset, and our company culture is grounded on that belief. We offer challenging and interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment. Through prime and subcontracts, we deliver best-in-class expertise to solve complex technical problems. 
 

We're looking for a talented Data Governance Analyst to join our team supporting a complex Federal Government customer in Northern Virginia (Alexandria/Falls Church area). This individual will provide senior-level technical leadership for enterprise data governance and information management initiatives. You will help establish the frameworks, standards, processes, and practices needed to ensure organizational data is consistently defined, governed, trusted, protected, and accessible.

Work Location:

  • Onsite – Northern Virginia (Alexandria/Falls Church area)

Clearance:
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Government security clearance.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise data governance and information management programs.
  • Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and operating models for enterprise data management.
  • Provide senior-level expertise in metadata management, data quality, data lineage, data stewardship, data classification, and data ownership.
  • Lead the development and implementation of enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories, data catalogs, and lineage solutions.
  • Establish enterprise standards for data definitions, metadata, business rules, data quality, and stewardship.
  • Lead data quality initiatives, including development of quality standards, metrics, monitoring processes, and remediation strategies.
  • Develop strategies for improving data consistency, accuracy, accessibility, discoverability, and usability across enterprise systems.
  • Facilitate collaboration among data owners, data stewards, architects, engineers, analysts, developers, and business stakeholders.
  • Evaluate existing data governance practices and recommend improvements to governance frameworks, processes, tools, and organizational structures.
  • Provide technical and strategic guidance on data governance requirements for new and existing systems.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise data lineage and information flow documentation.
  • Establish governance requirements for data integration, reporting, analytics, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Develop governance metrics and reporting to measure data quality, compliance, adoption, and program effectiveness.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data governance and information management personnel.
  • Review and evaluate governance tools and technologies and make recommendations based on organizational requirements.
  • Ensure data governance practices align with applicable security, privacy, compliance, and organizational requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in data governance, data management, information management, data quality, metadata management, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise data governance initiatives or programs.
  • Extensive experience with data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models.
  • Advanced knowledge of metadata management, data quality, data lineage, data dictionaries, data catalogs, and data stewardship.
  • Experience establishing enterprise data definitions, ownership, stewardship, classification, and business rules.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data quality strategies, metrics, and remediation processes.
  • Experience working across technical and business organizations to establish and enforce data governance standards.
  • Ability to analyze complex organizational and technical data management challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
  • Experience developing governance documentation, standards, procedures, and implementation strategies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and mentorship to other data governance professionals.
  • Ability to independently lead complex initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or similar methodologies.
  • Experience with enterprise data governance and catalog platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar technologies.
  • Experience developing enterprise metadata strategies and standards.
  • Experience implementing enterprise-wide data quality programs.
  • Experience with data architecture, data modeling, master data management (MDM), and enterprise information architecture.
  • Experience developing data governance KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
  • Experience with data privacy, security, classification, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
  • Experience governing data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
  • Experience with SQL, relational databases, data warehouses, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Experience supporting data modernization or enterprise data transformation initiatives.
  • Experience leading cross-functional data governance teams or working groups.
  • Experience supporting U.S. government or federal contracting programs.
  • Active or previously held U.S. government security clearance.
  • Relevant professional certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, or equivalent.

The Perks of Being on Our Team
ApplyLogic offers competitive salaries with a robust Fortune-500 type benefits package. Some of the benefits you will receive when you join us are: 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
  • 15 PTO Days 
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Up to $5K towards continuing education and/or professional development 

Salary Range
$120,000-$150,000
The posted salary range represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Final compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, years of directly relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance, contract requirements, and other business considerations.