Junior Consultant

About Avèro Advisors

Avèro Advisors stands out as a beacon of innovation and transformation in the technology and management consulting industry, focusing on enabling local governments across the United States to harness the power of digital transformation and ERP systems. Recognized for its exceptional growth, Avèro Advisors has proudly secured a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to excellence and continuous expansion. Our ethos is grounded in simplifying government interactions through technology, ensuring efficient, automated enterprise systems that benefit the public. As a minority-owned business, we are MBE/DBE certified, underlining our dedication to diversity and inclusion .

How We Work

• Service-centric, not SaaS: We don’t sell software; we deliver expertise, clarity, and outcomes.
• AI-accelerated: Our 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, and interns who excel have the chance to move quickly into full-time roles with greater responsibility and shape the company's future.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that help local governments serve their communities more effectively and improve 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.
• Commitment: 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, during Summer 2027, in-person at our Downtown Knoxville HQ.
  
  

Join Us

At Avèro Advisors, we're not just consultants; we're change-makers. We want to hear from you if you're driven by the desire to make a lasting impact and are ready to accelerate your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We can redefine what's possible for local governments and their communities together.

Role Overview

Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of management consulting? Avèro Advisors (www.averoadvisors.com) is seeking dynamic and eager interns for our in-person Junior Consultant Program. This is a truly cross-functional opportunity. You'll roll up your sleeves across a wide array of tasks, initiatives, and projects that touch multiple areas of the business, from supporting client-facing engagements to contributing to internal operations and business development efforts.

Rather than being siloed into one lane, you'll get exposure to the full breadth of how a consulting firm runs, giving you a well-rounded foundation in management consulting while helping you discover where your passions and strengths truly align.

What You'll Do

• Analyze & Innovate: Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of government technology and innovation as you explore cutting-edge ERP solutions. Experience the excitement of organizational discovery sessions, where you'll contribute to shaping strategic recommendations, functional system requirements, and more. You'll also gain firsthand exposure to fast-paced, high-impact work behind the scenes — from crafting proposals to supporting the execution of key business processes.
• Collaborate & Learn: Experience the power of teamwork as you work alongside new and seasoned professionals across the firm. You'll gain invaluable insight into how a consulting business runs — from client-facing delivery to the strategy and operations that keep everything moving.
• Drive Impact: Support the initiatives that keep a growing consulting firm running strong. Contribute to process improvements and help streamline workflows that strengthen our culture and efficiency.
• Adapt & Grow: Step into an environment that encourages you to embrace new challenges and responsibilities, fueling your professional growth. At Avero, you'll be part of a culture where every voice is heard, and the best idea always wins! You'll discover and refine skills you may not have realized you possessed, all while contributing meaningfully to the organization's success.
  
  

Cross-Functional Program Exposure

• Support Process Documentation: Contribute to creating comprehensive "As-Is" and "To-Be" business process model and notation documentation, including detailed workflow diagrams.
• Aid in Project Planning: Assist in mapping requirements to a phased implementation schedule to ensure optimal software selection, configuration, implementation, and testing.
• Analyze Business Processes: Conduct a preliminary analysis of existing business processes, operations, and organizational structures to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with Client Agencies: Shadow a Project Manager in giving advice, consultation, and technical assistance during project implementation while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Define Business Requirements: Work closely with client users to help define precise business requirements, resolve issues, and translate requirements into system design documents.
• Coordinate with Vendors: Support the coordination of system design and implementation requirements with vendors.
• Assess Business Opportunities: Participate in assessing business opportunities, defining problems, and proposing effective solutions for Business Development.
• Evaluate Technologies: Assist in evaluating various software and hardware systems, identifying new technologies that enhance operations.
• Collaborate with Departments: Work with various departments as part of the team, supporting efforts to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Produce Documentation: Help produce documentation, including business requirements and other necessary project documentation.
• Create Design Documents: Assist in creating design documents for reviewed applications encompassing business requirements.
• Support Development Team: Work with systems analysts and developers in developing functional specifications, test plans, and scripts.
• Understand Business Operations: Gain an understanding of business operations, processes, procedures, and methods for analyzing and evaluating them.
• Communicate Effectively: Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills when interacting with internal and external clients and vendors.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Discover and develop professional skills while working alongside a passionate, diverse team of professionals
• Experience all facets of Management Consulting and see if it’s the right path for you
• Advance to the top of our talent pipeline for future full-time roles
• Gain strong professional references with a rapidly growing organization
  
  

What’s in it for us?

• Continue to lead and mentor young professionals as they explore and develop their passions
• Build lasting relationships with our interns, who often grow into Associate Consultant candidates
• Invest in the next generation of talent while strengthening and creating opportunities within the consulting profession
  
  

Who We Are Looking For?

• Passionate & Driven: Excited about making an impact through consulting and technology
• Adaptable & Curious: Eager to learn quickly, take on challenges, and grow from new experiences
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with new tools and technologies
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Management and Entrepreneurship, Public Policy and Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Able to work in-person at our Knoxville headquarters during Summer 2027.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with peers, clients, and leadership.
• Proven ability to follow through on commitments, take ownership of tasks, and “close the loop” with teammates and clients.
• Tech-friendly and open to learning new tools (experience with AI tools is a plus).
• Willingness to be a self-starter and work on stand-alone projects with specific objectives as well as collaborating with the team.