Research Implementation & Technology Transfer (T2) Specialist

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is seeking a Research Implementation & Technology Transfer (T2) Specialist to support a government agency in Tallahassee, Florida.

This position is embedded within the client’s central office and serves as the critical bridge between completed transportation research and real-world application.

The Specialist helps drive research projects from final product delivery into practical field deployment through rigorous implementation planning and tracking, strategic storytelling, and knowledge dissemination across a statewide research portfolio.

Core Services & Responsibilities

Implementation Strategy & Post-Project Closeout


* Closeout Leadership: Facilitate formal project closeout meetings to capture final results and key transition points.


* The Implementation Matrix: Design and document “Implementation Reports” using a custom matrix focused on simplicity and practicality to accelerate the transition from research findings to field deployment.


* Benefit Analytics: Assist in supporting financial and operational benefit evaluations to document the return on investment (ROI) of each completed research project.


* Strategic Communications (Waves & Voices)



* Multi-Media Storytelling: Translate technical findings into accessible “waves” of content, including for feature articles, newsletters, posters, video scripts, and other multimedia formats.


* Success Amplification: Facilitate “Voices of Success” features that highlight lessons learned and project accomplishments for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.


* Digital Presence: Manage and update the Research website and portals to ensure project deliverables are current, accessible, and searchable by practitioners and partners.


* Knowledge & Technology Transfer (T2) Events



* Content Creation: Facilitate knowledge and technology transfer (T2) content such as implementation guides, webinars, workshops, and training materials to support technology adoption among agency staff and partner organizations.


* Event Coordination: Organize and lead technology transfer events, webinars, and demonstrations to showcase new tools, methods, and research findings to field personnel and stakeholders.


* Portfolio & Program Management



* Active Monitoring: Manage a high-volume portfolio of 35–45 active research projects, providing oversight on implementation status, tracking deployment hurdles, and escalating issues as needed.


* Dashboard Analytics: Schedule and document monthly status meetings and provide the data analytics necessary to populate the program’s performance dashboards, supporting transparent reporting to agency leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)


* General knowledge of the transportation industry and research lifecycle


* Strong ability to translate technical research into practical, field-ready applications


* Excellent communication skil...