Data Specialist (Contractor) at Avero Advisors – Portland, Oregon

About Avèro AdvisorsAvèro Advisors is a fast-growing boutique management consulting firm that modernizes technology and business operations for state and local governments. We guide public-sector clients through high-stakes transformation initiatives spanning ERP modernization, permitting & licensing, budgeting, HR, data, and AI adoption. Our marquee clients include the Port of Portland (OR), Monroe County (NY), Santa Fe County (NM), Clackamas County (OR), Tarrant County (TX), and other forward-thinking governments across the United States.

Recognized for our exceptional momentum, Avèro has earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, reflecting our continued growth and commitment to excellence.

How We Work

Service-centric, not SaaSWe don’t sell software; we deliver expertise, clarity, and outcomes.AI-acceleratedOur proprietary Vision & Velocity™ delivery framework embeds generative-AI accelerators, reusable automations, and data-driven insights into every phase of an engagement.Runs on EOS®Traction tools, quarterly Rocks, Scorecards, and Level-10 meetings ensure transparency, accountability, and consistent execution across the firm.

Our Ethos

Avèro stands as a beacon of innovation, driven by the purpose of making government interactions simpler through technology. We focus on enabling agencies to implement efficient, automated enterprise systems that improve service delivery and enhance the lives of citizens.

As a minority-owned, MBE/DBE-certified firm, we are deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and expanding opportunity—within our company and the communities we serve.What We Offer:

High Growth Opportunity: Avèro Advisors is on a remarkable growth trajectory. The right candidates will have the chance to move up quickly, taking on more significant responsibilities and shaping the future of the company.Impactful Work: Make a real difference in how local governments serve their communities, improving the lives of citizens through technology.Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. We believe in giving every idea a chance to shine and every team member the opportunity to grow.

Join Us:

At Avèro Advisors, we’re not just consultants—we’re change-makers. If you're driven to make a lasting impact and ready to accelerate your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Together, we can redefine what’s possible for local governments and the communities they serve.

The Opportunity

At Avèro, we guide transformation to deliver impactful results for the public sector.

We are seeking an experienced Data Specialist to support enterprise transformation

initiatives involving ERP and HCM platforms, including Workday.

This role will focus on establishing data governance foundations, improving data

quality, and preparing enterprise data for migration into modern systems. The

specialist will work closely with functional leaders, implementation teams, and

technical partners to ensure that organizational data is accurate, well-governed, and

ready to support new enterprise platforms.

The ideal candidate combines data governance expertise, ERP data experience, and

strong stakeholder collaboration skills.

What You’ll Do

Data Governance & Strategy

● Help establish foundational data governance frameworks, including policies,

ownership structures, and stewardship models.

● Support development of data governance charters, operating models, and

governance policies.

● Identify and define key enterprise data domains, including finance, HR,

procurement, vendors, assets, and projects.

● Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to define governance roles,

including data owners and data stewards.

Data Discovery & Cataloging

● Conduct enterprise data discovery and system inventories across ERP, HCM,

and operational systems.

● Develop and maintain a data catalog documenting critical data elements and

definitions.

● Identify systems of record for key datasets across the enterprise.

● Map data flows and system integrations.

Data Quality & Assessment

● Perform data profiling and quality assessments, identifying issues such as

duplicate records, missing or inconsistent values, formatting, and validation

issues.

● Evaluate the organization’s data governance maturity and recommend

improvements.

● Facilitate workshops to identify high-value data use cases and priority data

domains for ERP transformation.

ERP & Workday Data Readiness

● Support data preparation for ERP/HCM implementations, including Workday.

● Collaborate with functional teams to define: data standards, naming

conventions, validation rules, and reference data structures.

● Identify high-risk datasets and prioritize cleansing efforts to support migration

readiness.

Data Cleansing & Migration Preparation

● Develop data cleansing strategies and remediation plans across critical data

domains.

● Support migration readiness assessments, ensuring datasets meet quality and

format requirements for ERP/HCM systems.

● Collaborate with implementation partners on data extraction, transformation,

and integration activities.

Governance Sustainability

● Support development of a data governance roadmap and stewardship model

to sustain data quality beyond ERP implementation.

● Contribute to governance processes, including data change management,

stewardship workflows, and ongoing monitoring.

Stakeholder Collaboration

● Partner with business leaders, project teams, and ERP implementation

partners.

● Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify data priorities, governance

needs, and reporting requirements.

● Support the adoption of data governance practices through training and

change management activities.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience:

● Experience supporting ERP, HCM, or other enterprise system

implementations.

● Experience with data governance, data management, or data migration

initiatives.

● Strong understanding of data quality management, data standards, and

governance practices.

● Experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders.

● Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience working with Workday data structures or Workday

implementations.

● Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar

enterprise systems.

● Familiarity with data cataloging, metadata management, or data quality tools.

● Experience supporting public sector or large enterprise transformation

programs.

Engagement Details

Estimated Duration: ~6-9 months with potential for extension

Effort: ~20–30 hours per week

Focus: Data governance foundation and ERP/HCM data readiness.