Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative possibilities into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations that will define the post-2025 landscape. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for pioneers who thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainable futures.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, biotech acceleration, climate resilience) to identify strategic opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market disruptions using predictive modeling and cross-industry data synthesis
- Lead immersive foresight workshops with stakeholders to co-create future-state roadmaps
- Produce high-impact strategic briefings for executive decision-making and investor communications
- Establish innovation metrics to track trajectory alignment with 2026 technological inflection points
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and policy thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years applied experience
- Proven track record translating speculative scenarios into executable business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, STEEPVL)
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI governance frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable outcomes