Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a Strategic Futurist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of trend analysts, scenario planners, and innovation architects who redefine what's possible.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market opportunities that will define the next decade. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence global strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and cultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for high-stakes client decisions
- Create actionable strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing strategies
- Publish trend briefings cited by industry thought leaders
- Advocate for ethical foresight in technological adoption
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or innovation strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Published work on future technologies or societal transformation
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on disruptive market shifts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend predictions