Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking visionary Senior Futurist Strategists to decode emerging trends and architect the next wave of disruptive innovations. Shape how organizations navigate 2026+ technological shifts while working with Fortune 500 partners in our state-of-the-art Austin hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and societal shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to future-proof business models
- Author predictive intelligence reports with 85%+ accuracy benchmarks
- Build strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, AGI integration, and biotech convergence
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven track record of published future-state predictions (portfolio required)
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems, and pattern recognition
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech stacks (quantum, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies