Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of business strategy. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge market analysis with long-term scenario planning to position our company at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks. Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in trend forecasting and strategic foresight will directly impact multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to develop 2026 strategic scenarios
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state roadmaps
- Produce quarterly trend briefings for executive leadership and board members
- Identify emerging markets and disruptive technologies with first-mover potential
- Design resilience frameworks for volatile geopolitical and economic scenarios
- Partner with R&D to incubate future-facing product concepts
- Present strategic futures to investors and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and trend forecasting projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and systemic analysis tools
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategy
- Experience presenting to C-suite audiences and influencing strategic decisions