Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to navigate the technological and societal landscape of tomorrow. Join our elite innovation team in Austin, TX, where you'll forecast emerging trends, develop long-term strategic frameworks, and position our organization at the forefront of transformative change. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level consulting to anticipate and prepare for the opportunities and disruptions that will define 2026 and beyond.
We offer a collaborative environment where your insights directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, tech pioneers, and policy shapers to build actionable roadmaps for AI integration, sustainable technology adoption, and workforce evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite executives and board members
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align organizational strategy with future trends
- Author thought leadership publications and trend reports for industry stakeholders
- Build and maintain a network of global futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Analyze geopolitical and economic factors influencing technology adoption timelines
- Design scenario-planning models for potential futures in AI, climate tech, and biotechnology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of published research on emerging technologies or societal shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech trajectories
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic positioning