Job Description
Join HorizonWorks as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and build tomorrow's competitive landscape today. This rare opportunity blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight in our innovation hub at the heart of Silicon Valley.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for C-suite executives
- Conduct quantitative/qualitative analysis of future workforce and economic paradigms
- Design immersive foresight workshops for Fortune 500 partners
- Author forward-looking white papers on AI, climate resilience, and quantum computing
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or technology innovation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts with documented impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects (2020-2025)