Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as we pioneer the future of strategic foresight. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect long-term roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, guiding organizations through technological disruption and societal shifts. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive-level advisory services to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients to decode emerging trends, build scenario-based models, and deliver actionable insights that drive competitive advantage. This is your chance to influence how industries prepare for the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate) and their implications for 2026+ strategic planning
- Develop scenario-based forecasting models for client industries
- Lead executive workshops on future readiness and innovation pathways
- Produce thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynote speeches)
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and policymakers
- Advocate for ethical frameworks in emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic consulting or futurism
- Proven track record of developing long-term scenario models
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills for C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategy publications
- Certificate in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred