Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional strategies, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and publish groundbreaking research that shapes industry paradigms. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly influence trillion-dollar markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Produce annual Future State Reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Design and launch innovation incubators for 2026-era business models
- Present findings to C-suite stakeholders and board members
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Published author in futurist journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficient in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable impact