Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of innovation. This pivotal role demands a pioneer who can decode emerging tech trends, sustainable paradigms, and societal shifts to shape our organizational trajectory.
As the architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into every strategic decision. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable growth initiatives in an era of unprecedented transformation.
Our Austin hub offers a culture of intellectual curiosity, flexible work arrangements, and cutting-edge resources for boundary-pushing research.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for climate resilience, AI ethics, and quantum computing adoption
- Architect 10-year strategic roadmaps integrating ESG principles and circular economy models
- Present foresight briefings to executive stakeholders and board members quarterly
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on systemic risk and opportunity analysis
- Maintain proprietary trend database with predictive modeling capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and systemic risk modeling
- Deep knowledge of AI/ML, biotech, and renewable energy convergence points
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CSO, CFMP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or strategic frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex scenarios into actionable insights