Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Group to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Analysts to decode emerging trends, predict market disruptions, and craft strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This is your opportunity to influence industries at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation.
As a cornerstone of our Strategic Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge resources and a culture where your foresight directly impacts global business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to forecast technological and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic models for enterprise resilience planning
- Produce high-impact executive briefings on emerging market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 leadership teams
- Design predictive frameworks for next-generation business opportunities
- Author proprietary research reports on quantum AI and biotech convergence
- Mentor junior analysts in advanced trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, market research, or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., AC/SCIP preferred)
- Exceptional data visualization and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating predictive accuracy on major market shifts
- Experience with Delphi method and horizon scanning techniques