Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends data analysis, cultural forecasting, and strategic innovation to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts ahead. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to build adaptive frameworks that turn uncertainty into competitive advantage. Our Austin headquarters features a state-of-the-art Futures Lab and offers hybrid work flexibility with quarterly innovation retreats.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, biotech disruption, climate migration) through proprietary forecasting models
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market landscapes across 12 industries
- Lead cross-functional workshops with executive teams to translate foresight into actionable strategy
- Author quarterly Horizon Briefings distributed to 200+ client organizations
- Curate emerging tech pipelines (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neuro interfaces)
- Manage a $2M innovation incubator fund for experimental 2026-proof concepts
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity or societal transformation
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Causal AI platforms)
- Experience presenting to C-level audiences in Fortune 500 settings
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 3-5 year trend predictions
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Strategic Foresight methodologies