Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. You'll architect foresight frameworks that shape our clients' long-term innovation roadmaps while leading cross-functional teams through complex technological transitions.
This role demands deep analytical rigor blended with creative synthesis. You'll interface with C-suite executives, academic researchers, and disruptive startups to build actionable scenarios. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology sociology, market economics, and human-centric design.
Position includes competitive equity package, flexible remote-first structure, and dedicated R&D budget for proprietary trend analysis tools. Austin HQ offers collaborative maker spaces and quarterly innovation retreats.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026+ trend reports with quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, finance, and energy sectors
- Design AI-powered foresight platforms integrating predictive modeling and sentiment analysis
- Mentor junior strategists while publishing thought leadership in top-tier industry journals
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA
- Present findings at Davos, CES, and proprietary executive summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Published author in Future Studies Journal or equivalent
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and Tableau for data visualization
- Security clearance preferred for government sector engagements