The Perfect Match: Your Guide to Finding the Right Staff Augmentation Partner
When your internal team needs reinforcements—fast—you can’t afford trial and error. Whether you're bridging a gap in Oracle EPM, OneStream, NetSuite Planning, or any finance and IT function, the right staff augmentation partner should deliver skill, speed, and fit.
Use this guide to help you find the right match.
1. What’s Your Experience in My Domain?
Ask:
☐ What industries and platforms do you specialize in?
☐ Have you staffed roles specific to [insert tech, e.g., OneStream, HFM, Oracle Cloud, etc.]?
☐ Can you share recent examples or case studies?
Listen for:
☐ Domain-specific expertise
☐ Familiarity with your applications and processes
☐ Client stories that mirror your challenges
2. How Do You Match Talent to Our Needs?
Ask:
☐ What’s your vetting and screening process for consultants?
☐ How do you assess technical, functional, and soft skills?
☐ Do we get to interview/select the candidate?
Listen for:
☐ A thoughtful, hands-on matchmaking process
☐ Flexibility in engagement and the option to vet candidates
☐ Consultants with not just skills, but context
3. How Fast Can You Staff Our Role?
Ask:
☐ What’s your average turnaround time for a request like ours?
☐ Do you maintain a bench of available consultants?
☐ Can you provide interim support while we search for a long-term hire?
Listen for:
☐ Speed without sacrificing quality
☐ Availability of pre-vetted consultants
☐ Options for both short-term and long-term coverage
4. What’s the Consultant’s Level of Experience?
Ask:
☐ What’s the average tenure of your consultants?
☐ Will we have access to senior resources if needed?
☐ Are consultants' full-time employees or contractors?
Listen for:
☐ Stability and continuity
☐ A range of expertise from tactical to strategic
☐ Transparency about who’s doing the work
5. How Do You Handle Oversight & Communication?
Ask:
☐ Is there an account manager or point of contact for our engagement?
☐ How do you ensure quality and performance over time?
☐ Will there be check-ins or progress reports?
Listen for:
☐ Ongoing engagement—not a “set it and forget it” model
☐ Regular feedback loops
☐ A partner mindset, not just a staffing body shop
6. What Else Can You Offer?
Ask:
☐ Do you provide advisory or consulting services in addition to staff augmentation?
☐ Can you scale up support if our needs grow?
☐ Are you familiar with migrations, upgrades, or integrations?
Listen for:
☐ Flexibility for future needs
☐ A blend of staff augmentation and project-based services
☐ A long-term partner, not a one-off resource
🛑 Red Flags to Watch For:
🚫 Vague answers about consultant experience
🚫 No option to vet or interview candidates
🚫 Limited understanding of your platform or business needs
🚫 Rotating contacts or a lack of oversight during the engagement
At US-Analytics, we specialize in finance and IT staff augmentation that’s fast, flexible, and tailored to your needs. Whether you're facing a talent gap, a major upgrade, or just need extra horsepower, our seasoned consultants are ready to jump in.
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