Research Implementation & Technology Transfer (T2) Specialist

ARA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the transportation industry and research lifecycle
• Strong ability to translate technical research into practical, field-ready applications
• Excellent communication skills across written, visual, and multimedia formats
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including program tracking and reporting
• Experience in technology transfer, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate a high-volume portfolio of 35–45 projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in transportation research, technology transfer, program management, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience translating technical research findings into accessible written, visual, or multimedia content for non-technical audiences
• Experience coordinating or facilitating events such as workshops, webinars, or stakeholder meetings
• Proficiency with project tracking, reporting tools, and digital content management platforms

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field
• Experience working with or supporting a state or local transportation agency, research center, or public-sector client
• Familiarity with technology transfer principles and practices, including FHWA or AASHTO technology deployment frameworks
• Experience managing a high-volume portfolio of concurrent projects (30+ projects simultaneously)
• Knowledge of research lifecycle processes, from project initiation through closeout and implementation
• Proficiency with web content management systems and data visualization or dashboard tools

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners.
• Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees