Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at NextGen Dynamics. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging tech trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. Join our innovation hub where you'll collaborate with AI pioneers and sustainability leaders to develop groundbreaking frameworks for 2026 and beyond. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global tech policy while working in Austin's vibrant startup ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) to forecast industry impacts by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author white papers on disruptive forces reshaping global markets
- Advocate ethical AI deployment frameworks in policy discussions
- Build predictive models for climate-tech adoption curves
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning techniques
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 2030 preparedness
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Foresight
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations