Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy development in Austin's thriving innovation ecosystem. You'll lead cross-functional teams in translating foresight into market-ready innovations while shaping our proprietary predictive analytics framework. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for climate-tech and AI convergence
- Design immersive foresight workshops for C-suite executives
- Architect predictive models for supply chain resilience
- Publish quarterly trend briefings with proprietary data visualizations
- Mentor junior futurists using our patent-pending methodology
- Collaborate with R&D on quantum computing applications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent
- 5+ years in trend analysis or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership in tech/sustainability journals
- Experience with predictive analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-to-impact translation