Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and architect transformative strategies for our Fortune 500 clients. This role merges cutting-edge research with executive-level consulting to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of 2026 and beyond.
You'll operate at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, leveraging AI-driven foresight to identify untapped opportunities and mitigate existential risks. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where innovation meets execution, with competitive benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10k annual learning stipend.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and their market implications through proprietary foresight methodologies
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ business environments across healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead executive workshops translating complex trend data into actionable strategic roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports published in MIT Technology Review and Harvard Business Review
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models using blockchain and metaverse technologies
- Advour C-suite clients on regulatory shifts, workforce automation, and ethical AI deployment
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional data visualization skills with tools like Tableau or D3.js
- Published thought leadership in future studies or business strategy
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (CFP) or equivalent