Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Group, where we're architecting the future today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop strategic frameworks that position us at the forefront of 2026's digital transformation landscape. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, innovation-driven environment where your ideas will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning models for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on long-term strategic priorities
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on future-proofing business models
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into tangible innovation roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory impacts on emerging technologies
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario-planning capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CFM) preferred
- Portfolio of published trend analyses and strategic forecasts
- Experience leading remote, global innovation teams