Research Implementation & Technology Transfer (T2) Specialist

Job description

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 &...