Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position our clients as industry pioneers in an accelerated future.
In our dynamic Austin hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. We offer competitive equity, flexible remote options, and a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop data-driven strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients navigating future market landscapes
- Produce trend briefings and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Facilitate cross-industry think tanks on future-proofing business models
- Quantify ROI of emerging tech adoption through predictive modeling
- Present foresight insights at international innovation summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term technological disruption
- Strong data visualization skills for complex trend communication
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship