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Data Processing Specialist jobs are open from entry-level to senior across healthcare, finance, government, and logistics, with specializations in data entry and validation, ETL pipeline work, and quality assurance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DAVIDSON COUNTY
No remote work is available during probation. Remote work is available for a portion of most weeks and determined by team schedule.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and one year of clerical or customer service experience.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Clerical or customer service experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate or bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and personal vehicle insurance.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Under immediate supervision, learns to process incoming documents and payments of routine difficulty. This is the entry level class in the Revenue Processing Data Spec series. An employee in this class learns to process incoming mail, review documents and payments for accuracy and timeliness, scan documents and payments, and complete data entry into various systems. This class differs from the Revenue Processing Data Sp 2** in that an incumbent of the latter performs these duties under general supervision.
An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.
Responsibilities
- Learns to process incoming mail grouping documents and checks into batches, verifying for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Learns to scan documents and payments and learns to index and verify documents that are scanned.
- Learns to complete data entry of alphanumeric data from both hard copy and scanned images using the proper data capture procedures for the document type.
- Learns to prepare documents for storage and archiving.
- Learns to verify that documents and payments balance.
- Learns to identify documents and payments in error prior to entry into various systems.
- Learns to complete data entry with speed and accuracy
- Learns to perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance and to assist technical personnel in identifying and resolving problems with equipment.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Instills Trust
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
Knowledges:
- Clerical
- Customer and Personal Service
Skills:
- Active Learning and Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Number Facility
- Selective Attention
- Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
- Computer
- Multiple types of scanners
- Telephone/headset
- Other general office equipment
- Motor Vehicle
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DAVIDSON COUNTY
No remote work is available during probation. Remote work is available for a portion of most weeks and determined by team schedule.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and one year of clerical or customer service experience.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Clerical or customer service experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate or bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and personal vehicle insurance.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Under immediate supervision, learns to process incoming documents and payments of routine difficulty. This is the entry level class in the Revenue Processing Data Spec series. An employee in this class learns to process incoming mail, review documents and payments for accuracy and timeliness, scan documents and payments, and complete data entry into various systems. This class differs from the Revenue Processing Data Sp 2** in that an incumbent of the latter performs these duties under general supervision.
An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.
Responsibilities
- Learns to process incoming mail grouping documents and checks into batches, verifying for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Learns to scan documents and payments and learns to index and verify documents that are scanned.
- Learns to complete data entry of alphanumeric data from both hard copy and scanned images using the proper data capture procedures for the document type.
- Learns to prepare documents for storage and archiving.
- Learns to verify that documents and payments balance.
- Learns to identify documents and payments in error prior to entry into various systems.
- Learns to complete data entry with speed and accuracy
- Learns to perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance and to assist technical personnel in identifying and resolving problems with equipment.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Instills Trust
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
Knowledges:
- Clerical
- Customer and Personal Service
Skills:
- Active Learning and Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Number Facility
- Selective Attention
- Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
- Computer
- Multiple types of scanners
- Telephone/headset
- Other general office equipment
- Motor Vehicle
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data processing specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL for querying, cleaning, and transforming structured datasets
- Experience with spreadsheet tools such as Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and macros
- Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipeline tools such as Informatica or Talend
- High attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain low data error rates
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Knowledge of data governance standards and experience working with large structured databases
Tips for Your Data Processing Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to data tools
List the specific software you've used, whether that's Excel, SQL, Python, or enterprise ETL tools. Hiring managers for data processing roles scan for tool names first, so buried or vague descriptions of your technical stack will cost you interviews.
Highlight accuracy metrics in your bullets
Data processing roles live and die on accuracy. If you reduced error rates, improved processing speed, or audited large datasets, say so in concrete terms. Descriptions like 'reviewed data for quality' won't stand out the way a specific outcome will.
Filter openings by the pipeline stage you want
Data processing specialist roles split between ingestion and validation, transformation, and reporting. Decide which stage fits your skills and filter job descriptions accordingly. Applying broadly to every posting dilutes your focus and weakens your cover materials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data processing specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a skills assessment before the interview
Many employers screen data processing candidates with a practical test involving a messy dataset, a formatting task, or a SQL query. Practicing on real-world messy data before you interview is more useful than reviewing theory or rehearsing generic answers.
Negotiate around data volume and overtime expectations
Data processing roles often carry heavy batch-processing loads at month-end or quarter-end. Ask directly about expected volume, overtime frequency, and on-call requirements during the offer stage so you're not surprised after you start.
Data Processing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data processing specialists?
The most active employers for data processing specialists right now are NVIDIA, NetApp, and Apple, and the most openings are in California, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial services firms, and government contractors tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many data processing specialist jobs are remote?
About 57% of data processing specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry and employer. Roles focused on back-office data entry and validation tend to have the highest remote share, while positions tied to on-site systems or regulated data environments are more likely to require in-person work.
How do you become a data processing specialist?
Start by building proficiency in SQL and Excel, since those two tools appear in the vast majority of job descriptions. Pair that with hands-on practice cleaning and transforming real datasets, which you can do through free public datasets online. An associate or bachelor's degree in IT or a related field helps, but many employers weight demonstrated tool skills and accuracy over formal credentials alone.
Can you get a data processing specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level data processing specialist roles exist and are a common starting point in the field. Employers hiring at this level typically look for demonstrated accuracy, basic SQL or Excel skills, and familiarity with data formats like CSV or XML. Building a small portfolio of cleaned or transformed datasets, even from personal projects, gives you something concrete to reference during interviews.
What does the data processing specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for data processing specialists include an initial screening call, a practical skills assessment involving a sample dataset or query task, and one or two structured interviews focused on your past work handling data quality issues. Some employers add a final interview with a team lead or operations manager to assess fit with the specific pipeline or systems you'd be working on.
Where can I find and apply to data processing specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to data processing specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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