Geospatial Content Specialist / Technical Writer

NV5 • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Geospatial Content Specialist who excels at translating advanced geospatial and remote sensing technologies into compelling both client-facing and internal documentation for stakeholders. As an integral part of our team, you will take ownership of developing and leading content development from initiation to completion, including but not limited to presentation slides, brochures, documentation, proposals, and bids. In addition to content creation, you will help maintain and manage technical writeups and content management, as well as implementing AI to streamline processes and workflows in existing content management and development. You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and are energized by the variety each day brings, skillfully managing multiple projects at once. Your background combines hands-on experience in geospatial technologies, strong industry and market insight, and proven project management skills—enabling you to craft clear, differentiated content that positions NV5 to win in a highly competitive landscape.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Experience in a technical marketing or proposal specialist role, positioning technology services and/or software products in a B2B selling environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with ability to maintain changes and updates throughout documentation process and future work.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or demonstrated understanding of geospatial.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to work independently.
• Technical writing experience and the ability to adapt to new technological trends and translate them into solutions that address client needs.
• Excellent communicator with good presentation and listening skills, adept at building relationships across multiple teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize activities.
• Ability to handle complex file and information management.
• Experience in submitting winning bids to RFPs/RFQs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in writing, marketing, engineering or a geospatial field (e.g., remote sensing, GIS).
• Ability to develop consistent, branded content for client-facing and internal stakeholders.
• Domain experience in Energy and/or Electric Utilities and Oil and Gas markets.
• Demonstrated experience with technical geospatial value propositions and ROI positioning within a competitive landscape.
• Ability to understand remote sensing data acquisition technologies, enterprise-level GIS platforms, geospatial applications development, integrated geospatial solutions, and how they relate to Private clients including Electric Utilities, Oil and Gas, and others.
• Proven ability to develop proposal and content management processes.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment to coordinate and oversee client-facing documentation development activities.
• Lead the coordination of marketing material (but not limited to presentation slides, brochures, documentation, proposals, and bids) from initiation to completion, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Develop marketing content that highlights strategy and NV5’s value propositions, differentiators, win themes by analyzing client and internal stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinate and lead kick-off meetings to align team members and establish clear objectives for content development.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather critical information necessary for technical content development.
• Oversee the entire document production process, including compiling and formatting materials for creation and submission.
• Apply advanced project management, writing, and strategic thinking skills in proposal development.
• Utilize advanced software tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, MS Word, and PowerPoint to enhance content quality and presentation.
• Ensure the marketing and documentation strategy and quality meet company standards, directly impacting the likelihood of securing new business.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to interpret and understand client and internal technical specifications, ensuring meticulous attention to detail so that all technical requirements are accurately reflected and conveyed in the technical proposal.
• Utilize AI technology to develop efficiencies in writing, content development, and content management processes.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• FTO
• 401(k)
• professional development/advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level