Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics to architect the future. We're seeking a 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's innovations. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our clients at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to develop actionable frameworks for the rapidly approaching 2026 landscape.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a boutique innovation consultancy obsessed with the future. Our Austin hub pulses with creativity, offering unparalleled exposure to breakthrough technologies and thought leadership opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Produce high-impact trend briefings and predictive analytics for executive decision-making
- Facilitate cross-industry workshops on future-proofing business models and workforce evolution
- Author thought leadership publications on the 2026 digital economy and human-machine collaboration
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and academic pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent field with 7+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of delivering strategic foresight projects for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neurotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Published thought leadership in futurism, technology, or strategic planning domains
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ multi-year strategic foresight initiatives with measurable outcomes