Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our next-generation roadmap and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role demands an unparalleled blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership. You'll translate emerging technological, social, and economic trends into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure, offering a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape the future of global markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains including quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation systems
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in renewable energy and smart infrastructure sectors
- Present forward-looking scenarios to C-suite executives and board members through data-driven visualizations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state business models and operational frameworks
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive technologies and their societal impacts
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, policy, and design teams
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring long-term strategic implementation success
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology) and regulatory landscapes
- Exceptional executive communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to C-level audiences
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successful future-state strategy implementations