Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build forward-looking roadmaps, anticipating disruptions and capitalizing on paradigm shifts. This role demands equal parts analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution.
Join our Austin-based innovation lab where you'll access cutting-edge research resources and partner with world-class engineers, data scientists, and market analysts. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity. If you're passionate about transforming theoretical possibilities into strategic imperatives, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using proprietary trend analysis frameworks
- Design strategic scenarios for board-level decision-making with quantified impact assessments
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof business models
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and academic research institutions
- Author executive briefings translating complex futures into actionable strategic imperatives
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership in industry publications
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in corporate strategy consulting or innovation leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating successful futures forecasting for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (Python, R, Tableau) and trend visualization
- Published thought leadership in futurism/innovation with 500+ citations
- Deep understanding of geopolitical, environmental, and technological megatrends
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., ACIF, APF)