Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will define the next decade. Join Austin's fastest-growing innovation hub and lead strategic foresight initiatives that will transform industries.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a forward-thinking consultancy partnering with Fortune 500 companies to navigate exponential change. Our Austin campus features cutting-edge labs and flexible workspaces designed for breakthrough thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market impacts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Produce actionable foresight reports and predictive analytics
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or technology forecasting
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or industry disruption
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)