Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as we pioneer the frontier of 2026. We're seeking visionary Strategic Futurists to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and shape the landscape of 2026 through cutting-edge research and strategic foresight.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. Collaborate with world-class futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors in an environment where imagination meets execution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to forecast disruptive technologies and market shifts by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models against 2026 disruption
- Produce high-impact whitepapers on emerging paradigms shaping 2026 industries
- Advocate C-suite executives on 2026 technology adoption and workforce evolution
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks quantifying 2026 market opportunities
- Represent the firm at global futurism conferences focusing on 2026 horizons
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or futurism with demonstrable 2026 impact
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on technology evolution or societal transformation
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on 5-10 year strategic horizons
- Portfolio showcasing 2026-focused research and strategic interventions