Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape of technology, society, and business. This role demands strategic foresight and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps for our global clientele.
Positioned at our Austin headquarters, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and tech pioneers to anticipate paradigm shifts. Your insights will directly influence our product development, investment strategies, and market positioning for the 2026 horizon and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Conduct futures research using data modeling, AI forecasting, and expert interviews
- Present executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities
- Design innovation frameworks for sustainable growth in volatile markets
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 technology trends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Horizon Scanning and Delphi Method
- Proven experience translating futures research into executive strategy
- Deep knowledge of AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Published work on future-of-work or digital transformation