Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. As a 2026 Futurist & Strategic Planner, you'll spearhead cutting-edge initiatives that redefine industries and shape tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking visionary thinkers who thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. This pivotal role demands creativity, analytical prowess, and a relentless drive to transform foresight into actionable plans.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthrough solutions. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and AI systems to develop frameworks that organizations worldwide will adopt. If you're passionate about solving existential challenges while building sustainable legacies, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align organizational vision with future realities
- Create scenario-planning models for geopolitical, climate, and technological black swan events
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation summits
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in corporate strategy consulting or futurist research
- Published work in top-tier foresight publications (e.g., Future Studies Journal)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of developing implementable future-strategy frameworks
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic planning implementations