Proposal Specialist, Commercial Geospatial

NV5 • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Proposal Specialist who excels at translating advanced geospatial and remote sensing technologies into compelling value propositions for clients in the Commercial market. As an integral part of our Commercial team, you will take ownership of developing and leading medium to large-scale proposals from initiation to completion. 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. Work Environment: Work Location: NV5 Geospatial Offices or Remote Domestic travel up to 30% of the time NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more. At NV5 Geospatial , we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Requirements

• Experience in a technical proposal specialist role, positioning technology services and/or software products in a B2B selling environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years of experience in a similar role.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in writing, marketing, engineering or a geospatial field (e.g., remote sensing, GIS).
• 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.
• Experience in submitting winning bids to RFPs/RFQs.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment to coordinate and oversee proposal development activities.
• Lead the coordination of medium to large-sized proposals from initiation to completion, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Develop proposal strategy and winning themes by analyzing client requirements, including RFPs and RFQs.
• Coordinate and lead proposal kick-off meetings to align team members and establish clear objectives.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather critical information necessary for proposal content.
• Oversee the entire proposal document production process, including compiling and formatting materials for 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 proposal quality and presentation.
• Ensure the proposal strategy and quality meet company standards, directly impacting the likelihood of securing new business.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to interpret and understand technical specifications within RFPs, ensuring meticulous attention to detail so that all technical requirements are accurately reflected and conveyed in the technical proposal.

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees