Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends data science, cultural analysis, and strategic foresight to shape industries before they exist. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Forecast macroeconomic shifts and technological disruptions through 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategy
- Author trend reports published in Harvard Business Review and WIRED
- Build predictive models using proprietary AI-powered trend analysis platforms
- Advolve on next-gen human augmentation and post-scarcity economics
- Represent company at Davos, SXSW, and global futurist forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Quantitative Economics
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at McKinsey, BCG, or similar tier-1 firm
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and simulation
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 10-year horizon predictions
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for emerging market analysis