Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation business ecosystems. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers in an era of unprecedented technological disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to transform future insights into actionable blueprints for sustainable growth.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in predictive modeling, trend synthesis, and strategic foresight will directly shape industries. We champion autonomy, continuous learning, and boundary-pushing research methodologies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and socio-economic shifts through 2026
- Develop data-driven future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential technologies and market evolution
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks for long-term competitive advantage
- Author thought leadership publications on industry transformation
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with global R&D teams
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with futures focus
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and exponential technology assessment
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-forward strategies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) or equivalent