Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and shape our organization's future-proof strategy. This is your chance to influence industries before they exist.
At our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to create actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. We offer unparalleled resources, competitive compensation, and a culture where curiosity is currency.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological convergence in 2026+
- Lead scenario planning workshops for board-level stakeholders
- Identify and analyze emerging global megatrends
- Design strategic blueprints for organizational adaptation
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Present future-state frameworks to C-suite executives
- Monitor horizon scanning systems and refine forecasting algorithms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience with Delphi method and causal layered analysis
- Certification in Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio of published future-state frameworks required