Job Description
Join the forefront of innovation as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role demands cutting-edge foresight to anticipate technological, societal, and market shifts impacting 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop adaptive roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers. Our Austin hub offers an agile, collaborative environment where your ideas shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term organizational resilience
- Translate complex future insights into actionable strategic recommendations
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Author thought leadership content on emerging paradigms and their implications
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling techniques
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Proficiency with foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact