Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Insights. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to decode emerging trends and build actionable roadmaps for our clients. Join our elite team of futurists where you'll leverage data-driven insights to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
As a cornerstone of our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 leaders to anticipate shifts in technology, sustainability, and human behavior. This hybrid role offers unparalleled impact in defining how organizations prepare for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive trend forecasts for 2026 across technology, climate, and societal domains
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead cross-functional workshops with global stakeholders
- Produce white papers and predictive analytics reports
- Identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Build quantitative models for trend impact assessment
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Proficiency with predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting platforms
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend predictions