Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional paradigms, and architect breakthrough solutions. This role blends foresight analytics, cross-industry innovation, and strategic implementation to position our clients as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving post-2025 ecosystem.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources for trend forecasting, including proprietary AI-driven analytics platforms and exclusive partnerships with leading research institutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies to translate complex data into actionable blueprints for sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for client innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-ready initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers on disruptive transformations
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive modeling and risk assessment frameworks
- Advect startup ecosystems and emerging technologies into corporate innovation portfolios
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership in futurist or innovation publications
- Experience presenting C-level strategic recommendations to global audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management