Eminence Writer and Research Lead – Trade & Tariffs

Job overview

The Eminence Writer and Research Lead – Trade & Tariffs role is hybrid, with the posting describing remote work and 10–30% travel; Arlington, VA is the listing location. The stated rate is $100–$150 per hour. The role supports Trade & Tariffs thought leadership and collaboration with subject-matter experts and external contributors. The role develops evidence-based market-facing content that translates complex trade, tariff, supply-chain, policy, and regulatory issues into useful perspectives for executives and senior decision-makers. It contributes by coordinating research, authors, editorial reviews, and publication work from initial concept through finalization.

What you'll do

• Develop the Trade & Tariffs thought-leadership strategy and external content
• research and synthesize policy, regulatory, economic, industry, and market developments
• collaborate with specialists and external institutions
• coordinate co-authors, interviews, research contributions, and editorial feedback
• manage content from concept through publication
• coordinate reviews with communications, risk, legal, policy, and brand stakeholders
• prepare executive and event materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

arlington va

hybrid

trade & tariffs

writer

research lead

thought leadership

executive writing

research synthesis

supply chain resilience

editorial management

external collaboration

$100–$150/hr

10–30% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes a contractor engagement through May 31, 2027, with 10–30% travel and an expected level of independence associated with an experienced Manager or Senior Manager. It lists 5–10 years of relevant experience.

About the employer

Kaygen Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.