Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as a 2026 Futures Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging tech trends, market disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine our world by 2026. Join our elite team in Austin, TX, where you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics to guide enterprise strategy and pioneer next-generation solutions. This role combines foresight with execution, requiring you to translate complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their 2026 market impact
- Develop scenario-planning models for global business disruption forecasting
- Lead client workshops on future-proofing organizational strategies
- Produce trend intelligence reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, market research, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in business, economics, data science, or related field
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario-planning frameworks
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on technology or societal trends
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic pivots
- Certification in foresight methodology (preferred)