Job Description
Shape the future as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role requires blending data analysis with creative foresight to anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts defining the 2026 landscape.
Join our elite Austin-based team to work with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies navigating tomorrow's challenges. You'll leverage cutting-edge scenario planning tools and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic advantage in an exponentially evolving world.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technological, societal, and economic developments
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for client innovation portfolios
- Deliver keynote presentations and executive briefings on future implications
- Build and maintain predictive models using AI-powered foresight platforms
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive megatrends
- Advise C-suite executives on future-proofing business models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency with AI-powered foresight tools (e.g., Palisade, GigaOm)
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal shifts
- Experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for complex organizations
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact