Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Florida

Data Governance Specialist jobs in Florida are among the most active in the Southeast, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors with openings at every level from entry-level data steward to senior governance lead. The heaviest hiring activity is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where employers like Citigroup, AdventHealth, and Fidelity National Information Services maintain large operations. The most in-demand specialties are data quality management, regulatory compliance frameworks, and master data management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerCiti
Top cityDoral, FL
Cities hiring7
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst Vice President
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Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst Vice President
Citi
Jacksonville, Florida
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$114k - $171k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Data Governance Lead
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Data Governance Lead
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Master's degree in public administration
1,001-5,000

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Data Governance Analyst I - Data Engineering
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Data Governance Analyst I - Data Engineering
Health First
Rockledge, Florida
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Data Governance Analyst , Vice President
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Data Governance Analyst , Vice President
Citi
Jacksonville, Florida
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$114k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Solution Architect (Data Governance & Data Engineering), Federal
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Solution Architect (Data Governance & Data Engineering), Federal
Sophinea
Tampa, Florida
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$155k - $195k/yr
11-50

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Data Governance Specialist Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Doral
4 jobs
Naples
2 jobs
Jacksonville
2 jobs
Tampa
1 job
Rockledge
1 job
Miami Lakes
1 job
Daytona Beach
1 job

Data Governance Specialist Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Citi2 open roles
Arthrex2 open roles
Booz Allen Hamilton2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data governance specialist jobs across Florida.

  • Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM
  • Proficiency with data catalog and metadata management tools like Collibra or Alation
  • Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements including HIPAA, GLBA, or CCPA
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce enterprise-wide data policies and standards
  • Strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake or Azure

Data Governance Specialist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data governance specialist in Florida?

Most Florida employers expect a bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, business, or a related field as the foundation. Florida has no state-issued license for this role, so professional certifications carry significant weight: the Certified Data Management Professional credential from DAMA International is widely recognized across Florida's financial services and healthcare employers. Starting in a data analyst, database administrator, or compliance analyst role at a Florida company is the most common path into governance.

Which companies hire data governance specialists in Florida?

Employers hiring data governance specialists in Florida right now include Citi, Arthrex, and Booz Allen Hamilton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of large financial institutions, hospital systems, and insurance carriers means steady, recurring demand rather than project-based hiring spikes.

Which Florida cities have the most data governance specialist jobs?

Doral, Naples, and Jacksonville account for the largest share of data governance specialist openings in Florida. Miami's density of financial services and multinational headquarters drives its volume, Tampa's growing technology and health insurance sector fuels consistent demand there, and Orlando's mix of large healthcare networks and hospitality conglomerates generates steady openings that balance the distribution across the state.

Are there remote data governance specialist jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than most fields, because data governance work is primarily policy-driven, analytical, and system-based rather than tied to a physical location. About 50% of data governance specialist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed work for this function. Roles focused on data policy writing, metadata stewardship, and governance tooling are the most consistently remote.

How can I get hired as a data governance specialist in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a data analyst or compliance analyst role into a junior data steward or data quality analyst position, which Florida's large healthcare systems and financial institutions post regularly as stepping stones into governance. AdventHealth and Florida Blue both run structured associate programs that include data operations rotations. Earning the DAMA-DMBOK certification before applying signals governance literacy even without direct experience, and candidates who can demonstrate hands-on work with a data catalog tool in a personal or academic project stand out to Florida hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to data governance specialist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings for roles that match your background, then apply directly to the employers that fit.

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