Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next era of business innovation. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, develop proactive frameworks for 2026 readiness, and guide executive teams through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. Our Austin-based hub offers an immersive environment where foresight meets execution, empowering you to shape the future while solving today's complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate adaptation and workforce evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-readiness into corporate strategy
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying disruptive technologies by 2026
- Advose C-suite on ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or technology innovation
- Proven experience developing long-term future scenarios beyond 5-year horizons
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, AR/VR, blockchain, etc.)
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent professional development
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic adaptation
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)