Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Dynamics! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's business landscapes. Join our elite team of innovators in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem and shape how organizations navigate the transformative decade ahead. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position industry leaders at the vanguard of 2026's technological and societal shifts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends shaping 2026's global landscape
- Develop predictive frameworks for quantum computing, AI governance, and climate adaptation strategies
- Design future-proof business models for Fortune 500 clients facing disruptive market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on 10-year scenario planning
- Produce whitepapers and keynote presentations at global innovation summits
- Mentor junior futurists using Horizon's proprietary TrendSight methodology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech policy development
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AI ethics, or sustainable infrastructure
- Published thought leadership on 4IR or climate-tech disruption
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption
- Portfolio of 2026-focused trend analyses or strategic roadmaps