Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable growth pathways for Fortune 500 clients. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage predictive analytics, cross-industry foresight, and systems thinking to shape resilient business models for the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer next-generation strategies that redefine competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural signals to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and renewable energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategic roadmaps
- Author high-impact trend reports distributed to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready business models and innovation pipelines
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term strategic resilience and adaptation capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis, scenario planning, or strategic consulting
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau)
- Demonstrated expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executive narratives
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological and societal transformation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or AC/FS)