Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade of innovation. This role combines deep technological foresight with business strategy to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to navigate complex disruptions in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of research and implementation, ensuring strategic insights translate into tangible market advantages.
As a thought leader in our Futures Lab, you'll leverage proprietary predictive modeling frameworks and cross-industry data ecosystems to identify high-impact opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex signals into actionable roadmaps, and communicates futuristic visions with executive precision. This is more than a strategy role—it's a chance to shape how humanity interacts with technology through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological, economic, and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Produce executive-grade trend reports and white papers with 5-year predictive horizons
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Advocate for ethical technology governance and sustainable innovation practices
- Represent the firm at global conferences on emerging technologies and long-term strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in predictive modeling and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to non-technical stakeholders
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Experience working with executive teams in Fortune 500 organizations
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of trend analysis with measurable business impact