Job Description
Join FutureScope Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with actionable insights, directly influencing our product roadmap and market positioning. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into compelling narratives that drive our competitive edge. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic, tech-forward environment where your expertise will shape the future of industries from AI ethics to sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, economic, and social trends to forecast developments through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for market disruption opportunities
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on future-facing topics
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for emerging market needs
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes impacting innovation landscapes
- Build and maintain a proprietary trend intelligence database
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years experience in trend analysis, strategic planning, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future trends or technology forecasting
- Experience with AI ethics, biotech, or climate tech forecasting preferred