Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll translate cutting-edge research into actionable strategies that will redefine industries.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in predictive analysis and systems thinking will directly shape how organizations navigate technological disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research labs to build resilient frameworks for an uncertain future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech and socio-economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for enterprise resilience and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state visions
- Produce predictive intelligence reports with quantifiable impact assessments
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Establish KPIs for tracking strategic foresight effectiveness
- Mentor junior analysts in advanced trend-mapping methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or future economies
- Experience with stakeholder alignment across global organizations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or foresight.org)