Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. Join our elite innovation team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy to transform futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead scenario-planning initiatives, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and guide executive decision-making for the 2026 horizon. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to explore exponential technologies while collaborating with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and government futurists.
We offer cutting-edge research budgets, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where curiosity is currency. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess the strategic acumen to navigate tomorrow's uncertainties, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Analyze exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for disruptive potential
- Produce actionable trend reports for C-suite executives and board members
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future business models
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and global futurist networks
- Design and facilitate strategic workshops for Fortune 500 clients
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism role
- Published research on emerging technology trends or societal shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts