Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics Group's 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable futures for Fortune 500 clients. Join our elite innovation team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and design thinking.
Based in Austin's vibrant tech corridor, you'll lead high-impact initiatives at the forefront of quantum computing, climate resilience, and neurotech integration. This role offers unparalleled influence in redefining industries through anticipatory strategy and systemic innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design 3-5 year strategic roadmaps for clients adopting 2026-adjacent technologies
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops on exponential trends and their societal impacts
- Develop proprietary foresight frameworks using AI-driven scenario modeling
- Present executive-level briefings to C-suite leadership on future-proofing strategies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Author thought leadership pieces published in industry journals and global forums
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced methodologies like horizon scanning and Delphi techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Deep expertise in at least three 2026-adjacent domains (e.g., quantum AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of influencing enterprise-level transformation initiatives
- Exceptional proficiency in systems modeling and predictive analytics tools
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating complex scenario planning and trend forecasting projects
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)