Job Description
Join 2026 Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends data science, behavioral economics, and cultural anthropology to predict market shifts 3-5 years ahead. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing scenario-based roadmaps while mentoring junior analysts in cutting-edge foresight methodologies. Our Austin headquarters offers a collaborative environment where your insights directly shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Develop quantitative trend models using Python, R, and proprietary AI forecasting tools
- Present strategic foresight briefings to C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and tech sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with Fortune 500 clients to build adaptive business strategies
- Publish quarterly trend reports in partnership with MIT Technology Review and Wired
- Mentor junior analysts in futures thinking methodologies and data visualization techniques
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau, custom ML pipelines)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience facilitating executive workshops with Fortune 500 organizations
- Strong command of behavioral economics and technology adoption lifecycle models
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or CFCS)