Job Description
Join NextGen Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future of innovation. This pioneering role demands visionary thinking to anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing forward-looking frameworks, translating foresight into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer next-gen solutions.
As a thought leader in emerging technologies, you'll collaborate with AI researchers, sustainability experts, and quantum computing pioneers to create roadmaps for industries undergoing transformation. This is your chance to define the paradigms that will shape the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological convergence (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across 15+ industries
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' trend reports with 95%+ accuracy benchmark
- Design innovation sprints translating future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Build strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA
- Mentor futurist apprentices in forecasting methodologies
- Present findings at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Published research on 2020-2030 technological disruption (peer-reviewed)
- Advanced certification in scenario planning (e.g., WFS, GBN)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio of implemented future-focused strategies ($50M+ impact)
- Fluency in futures methodologies (Delphi, cross-impact matrices)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant field preferred