Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future of strategic foresight. As a 2026 Strategy Futurist, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and translate foresight into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role demands an intellectual explorer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation.
We offer unparalleled autonomy to research paradigm-shifting developments, collaborate with C-suite executives across industries, and shape how organizations prepare for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin headquarters features state-of-the-art labs, flexible work policies, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year foresight initiatives identifying disruptive trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for climate-tech, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders at Fortune 500 companies
- Build proprietary trend-analysis methodologies using machine learning and human intelligence
- Facilitate cross-industry workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Author thought leadership publications distributed to 15,000+ global executives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario development
- Proven ability to translate complex future concepts into business strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or client impact
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and qualitative research
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)