Job Description
Join our elite foresight team to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends, market shifts, and societal transformations. This role blends data analysis with creative foresight to shape long-term enterprise roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. Work alongside MIT-affiliated researchers in our Austin Innovation Hub and lead high-stakes scenario-planning workshops.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll develop proprietary frameworks for anticipating disruptive innovations while influencing multi-billion dollar investment decisions. This position offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite executives and the opportunity to publish industry-defining trend reports.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying paradigm-shifting technologies by 2026
- Develop quantitative forecasting models for market adoption curves
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Author annual 'Future State' whitepapers distributed to 500+ global leaders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate emerging tech viability
- Build proprietary trend-detection algorithms using proprietary data streams
- Present findings at Davos-level industry summits and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical modeling
- Experience advising C-suite on technology disruption and market pivots
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for complex futures communication