Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable business strategies for 2026 and beyond. Join our interdisciplinary team of pioneers in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem, where your insights will directly influence Fortune 500 enterprises navigating unprecedented technological disruption. This hybrid role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to solve complex future challenges.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, neurodiversity in workplaces) and their business implications for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for organizations adapting to post-quantum computing realities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future-proof operational frameworks
- Produce actionable trend briefings for C-suite executives on sustainable growth pathways
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies' market viability
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes impacting 5-year strategic horizons
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning or trend analysis
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or sustainable business models
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused strategy projects
- Strong understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executable plans