Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends and architect the future of business, technology, and society. Join our elite team at the intersection of innovation and foresight, where your insights will directly influence Fortune 500 companies' long-term trajectories.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for trend analysis, scenario planning, and strategic prototyping. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, tech pioneers, and policy architects while developing actionable frameworks for the post-2025 world. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative futurism, perfect for those who thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year scenario planning initiatives for 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop proprietary trend-sensing frameworks using AI-augmented analytics
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients navigating exponential change
- Produce high-impact foresight briefings for C-suite executives
- Curate and host cross-industry futurist symposia
- Quantify emerging technology disruption vectors through predictive modeling
- Architect ethical frameworks for next-generation automation systems
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, bio)
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ societal or business trends
- Experience with AI-driven foresight platforms and predictive analytics
- Portfolio demonstrating complex systemic modeling capabilities