Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level counsel, empowering organizations to navigate disruptive technologies and societal shifts. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin, where innovation meets impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop actionable scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend briefings and predictive modeling reports
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and keynote presentations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Proven track record of delivering executive-level strategic counsel
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research (e.g., AC/SF)