Job Description
Join NextGen Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This hybrid role demands radical curiosity and strategic excellence to shape the future of technology, markets, and human experience.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 companies to deconstruct complex signals from AI, biotech, and sustainable economies. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions and define the next decade of competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends (2024-2026) to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients in tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize foresight into actionable roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports with quantitative/qualitative validation
- Advocate for ethical innovation in emerging technologies like quantum computing and neurotech
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies
- Present findings to C-suite executives at industry conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, trend analysis, or innovation roles
- Proven track record of publishing foresight research (white papers, TED Talks)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Proficiency with AI-driven analytics tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures