Data Conversion Consultant

Accela•Birmingham, AL

2d•$110,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Accela is seeking a Data Conversion Consultant to support the successful implementation of the Accela Civic Platform. This role is responsible for the end-to-end data migration lifecycle, including data analysis, mapping, transformation, validation, and load execution. The Data Conversion Consultant partners with functional consultants, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure legacy data is accurately transformed and loaded into the Accela platform in alignment with business requirements. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data structures into scalable, high-quality solutions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in data migration, data conversion, or ETL-related roles in enterprise software implementations
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server)
Hands-on experience with data mapping, transformation, and validation processes
Experience designing and executing ETL workflows, including extraction, transformation, and loading of large datasets
Demonstrated ability to lead client-facing discussions, workshops, or working sessions and effectively engage with stakeholders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical data concepts to non-technical audiences and drive decisions with customers
Proven ability to analyze complex data structures and translate business requirements into technical solutions
Strong experience with data validation and reconciliation techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve data quality issues
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including functional consultants, developers, and client stakeholders
Experience working on SaaS or enterprise application implementations (government/public sector experience preferred)
Demonstrated willingness to adopt and leverage AI-assisted tools, automation, or modern data technologies to improve delivery efficiency and scalability

Nice To Haves

government/public sector experience preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze legacy system data structures and perform data profiling to identify data quality issues, gaps, and transformation requirements
Lead data-focused work sessions and workshops with client stakeholders to gather requirements, review mappings, and resolve data-related decisions
Engage directly with customers to explain data structures, transformation logic, and migration outcomes in a clear and actionable way
Develop and maintain detailed source-to-target data mapping specifications aligned to Accela data models (e.g., records, contacts, parcels, ASI)
Design and execute data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) processes to migrate data into the Accela Civic Platform
Perform data cleansing, normalization, and enrichment activities to ensure consistency and accuracy prior to migration
Execute mock conversions and support iterative migration cycles, including testing, validation, and issue resolution
Develop and execute data validation and reconciliation processes to confirm completeness, accuracy, and integrity of migrated data
Troubleshoot data-related issues and work collaboratively with functional consultants and client stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities related to migrated data and ensure readiness for go-live
Participate in go-live cutover activities, including final data loads and post-migration validation
Document migration processes, mapping logic, validation results, and lessons learned to support repeatability and continuous improvement
Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in leveraging AI-assisted tools and automation to improve data migration processes, including mapping, validation, documentation, and repeatable frameworks
Contribute to the development of data migration best practices, tools, and templates across the Professional Services organization