Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and transform foresight into actionable strategies for our Fortune 500 clients. This is your chance to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human progress in a role that blends deep analytical rigor with creative innovation.
As a cornerstone of our Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with AI researchers, sustainability engineers, and behavioral economists to build scenarios that prepare businesses for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly influence global initiatives in quantum computing, climate resilience, and neurotech integration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/societal trends to build predictive models for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating future insights into strategic roadmaps
- Author white papers and trend reports published in industry-leading journals
- Design immersive simulations for stress-testing organizational resilience in 2026 contexts
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining thought leadership at global conferences
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ predictive models or future-state frameworks
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade, @RISK)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future studies or technology ethics