> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2793288-data-governance-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2793288-data-governance-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Specialist - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Millcreek, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Data Classification, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C84AC2AA61744DBCBDD7C3E8EB5FE056/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of Data Governance, Metadata Management, or Data Management experience. * Strong background creating governance programs, policies, and standards. * Experience with data products, data stewardship, metadata, classifications, and data ownership. * Excellent stakeholder management and documentation skills. * Experience in a federated data organization. Preferred: * Hands-on Collibra experience (Catalog, Glossary, Metadata, Governance Workflows). * Experience defining data products and governance operating models. * Knowledge of data lineage, data quality, and governance frameworks. Note: This is a governance-focused role with no coding or development responsibilities. Collibra experience is highly preferred. ## Description Seeking a Data Governance Analyst to help build and mature an enterprise data governance program from the ground up. This role will focus on defining governance policies, standards, data product frameworks, metadata management practices, and data ownership models within a federated data environment. Responsibilities: * Develop enterprise data governance policies, standards, and best practices. * Define data products, including ownership, SLAs, metadata requirements, and governance controls. * Establish data contracts, schema standards, and data classification frameworks. * Maintain governance assets, business glossaries, and metadata within Collibra. * Partner with architecture, business, and data teams to drive governance adoption and consistency. * Create governance documentation, processes, and operating procedures. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Data: The Deciding Factor in AI Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100310-data-the-deciding-factor-in-ai-success) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)