Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation, where you'll decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for industries on the brink of revolution. This is your chance to pioneer solutions that will define the next decade.
We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential growth. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to translate foresight into actionable blueprints for sustainable futures. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, flexible work environments, and unparalleled opportunities to influence global trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast global trends across technology, climate, and socio-economic domains through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating disruptive innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready strategies
- Produce trend reports and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Advose on regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or adjacent disciplines
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major trend-impact analyses