Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Analyst and decode tomorrow's trends today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to map technological, social, and economic trajectories for the post-2025 landscape. This role demands a blend of data acumen, foresight, and innovation to guide our R&D roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape products that define the next decade.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers hybrid work flexibility, cutting-edge resources, and a culture that prizes intellectual curiosity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and sociology, this is your opportunity to influence the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, neurotech) to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario models for geopolitical and technological paradigm shifts
- Produce strategic whitepapers and trend briefs for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with future forecasts
- Monitor emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) for commercial viability
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present findings at industry conferences and publish in forward-thinking journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Deep understanding of emerging tech convergence patterns
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex futures into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of trend forecasting accuracy