Job Description
Shape tomorrow's decisions today at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Foresight Strategist to decode emerging trends, identify paradigm shifts, and develop actionable frameworks for our Fortune 500 partners. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin's innovation epicenter and pioneer methodologies that will define the next decade of business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends across technology, climate, geopolitics, and sociology to map 2026 scenarios
- Develop quantitative forecasting models using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Create executive-ready strategic briefings for C-suite clients on disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate foresight into corporate innovation pipelines
- Build proprietary trend databases and predictive analytics frameworks
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on horizon-scanning initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis, scenario planning, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems modeling, and horizon scanning
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer, Prophet)
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful foresight projects with measurable impact
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech)