Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural foresight, and technological innovation to prepare for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform speculative futures into actionable strategies that drive industry leadership.
Why Austin? Our hub in the 'Silicon Hills' offers unparalleled access to tech pioneers, research institutions, and a vibrant startup ecosystem – the perfect incubator for next-generation thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026+ technology adoption, societal shifts, and market disruptions
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and scenario-planning models for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with emerging futures
- Analyze global innovation signals (AI, biotech, space, climate) to identify strategic opportunities
- Establish early-warning systems for paradigm shifts affecting core business verticals
- Partner with R&D to prototype concepts for 2026 market readiness
- Present future-vision insights at industry conferences and investor forums
Qualifications
- Masters/PhD in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in trend analysis, innovation strategy, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario planning
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience advising executive teams on long-term strategic pivots
- Portfolio of future-vision frameworks or foresight projects