Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Foresight Strategist at FutureHorizon Collective. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging tech trends, societal shifts, and market disruptors before they enter mainstream consciousness. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem to develop actionable frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026's digital transformation. This hybrid role combines deep research with high-stakes strategy sessions, offering unparalleled impact on global innovation agendas.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trajectories (AI, quantum computing, bioinformatics) and societal behavioral shifts through 2025-2026
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Produce quarterly foresight briefings with visual trend mapping and risk assessments
- Lead cross-industry workshops on future-proofing business strategies
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University researchers
- Author proprietary '2026 Horizon Scan' reports with market impact scoring
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic foresight consulting
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Gephi)
- Published thought leadership on technology disruption or societal evolution
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell Method)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their convergence points
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of future-vision implementation success