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Research Implementation & Technology Transfer (T2) Specialist
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Applied Research Associates, Inc
Tallahassee, FL (In Person)
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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.