Contract Technical Writer Remote Jobs in Portland, OR

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.

Work Environment:

• Work Location: NV5 Geospatial Offices or Remote 
• Domestic travel up to 10% 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.

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

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

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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