Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and guide transformative initiatives across global markets. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and government agencies to shape tomorrow's industries. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends and technological disruptions through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership for industry summits
- Quantify market opportunities in emerging sectors (quantum computing, bio-convergence)
- Advise on policy implications of exponential technologies
- Manage a portfolio of future-focused innovation projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi method)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic pivots
- Strong data visualization and narrative communication skills