Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Foresight Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, technologies, and market shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite innovation team in Austin where you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics and strategic foresight to guide multi-billion-dollar decisions.
In this pivotal role, you'll partner with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking scenarios, identify disruptive opportunities, and build adaptive roadmaps for our global enterprise. We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity meets impact, and your insights directly influence our trajectory toward tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and social data to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks using AI-driven scenario modeling tools
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce executive-level trend reports with quantified impact assessments
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate future-facing innovations into product roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting 2026 market landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency with predictive analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Python, R)
- Demonstrated experience translating foresight into C-level business strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive decision-making
- Portfolio of published foresight reports or strategic recommendations