Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for our global clients. In this pivotal role, you'll blend analytical rigor with creative foresight to position organizations at the cutting edge of technological and societal evolution. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled collaboration with AI pioneers, sustainability leaders, and quantum computing experts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and strategic planning, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in AI, biotech, climate tech, and decentralized systems to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 technological shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align innovation roadmaps with long-term vision
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and predictive models for emerging technology adoption curves
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or technology consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFPC) or equivalent professional designation
- Portfolio demonstrating published research on 2025-2030 technology trajectories