Transportation Innovation & Research Transfer Lead

Research and Technology Transfer Manager (Engineer/Architect 2/3, PCN 252469) | Workplace Alaska page has loaded.

Full Time

Job Number

54565

Transportation and Public Facilities

Division

DMI-DATA MODERNIZATION & INNOVATION OFFICE

The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION
ALL APPLICANTS!

Are you ready to lead the way in advancing Alaska’s transportation system? The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Data Modernization & Innovation Office, is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual to serve as Research and Technology Transfer Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of Alaska’s transportation infrastructure, fostering cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience across the state.

Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:

Fairbanks: $4,257.60 / Biweekly

Fairbanks: $4,880.00 / Biweekly

Job Description
RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE
The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need to reapply.
ATTENTION
ALL APPLICANTS!

Are you ready to lead the way in advancing Alaska’s transportation system? The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Data Modernization & Innovation Office, is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual to serve as Research and Technology Transfer Manager. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of Alaska’s transportation infrastructure, fostering cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience across the state.

Depending on the selected applicant, this position can be filled in Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage. Salary information is listed below:

Engineer/Architect 2:

Juneau: $4,340.00 / Biweekly

Fairbanks: $4,257.60 / Biweekly

Anchorage: $4,133.60 / Biweekly

Engineer/Architect 3:

Juneau: $4,974.40 / Biweekly

Fairbanks: $4,880.00 / Biweekly

Anchorage: $4,737.60 / Biweekly

What you will be doing: This position leads the Research and Technology Transfer section, helping DOT&PF move promising ideas from research into practical tools, processes, training, and programs that benefit Alaska’s transportation system. The incumbent will guide research, innovation, and technology transfer efforts that support safe, efficient, and resilient transportation systems. You will work with department leadership, technical experts, universities, federal partners, local agencies, and industry groups to identify research needs, test new approaches, and share successful practices across the department and transportation community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead research and pilot programs focused on improving the safety, sustainability, resiliency, and performance of Alaska’s transportation systems.

• Help advance emerging tools and technologies, including drones, AI-supported asset collection, bridge and infrastructure analysis, data systems, and other transportation solutions.

• Use research, data, and technology to support better decisions, improve operations, and inform policy and program development.

• Build partnerships with internal teams, universities, federal agencies, local governments, industry experts, and other transportation organizations.

• Promote the transfer of knowledge from research into practice through training, technical assistance, communication, and workforce development.

• Support and mentor staff while encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and…