Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation business models, and architect transformative roadmaps for our global clients. This premier role merges data science, behavioral economics, and technological foresight to shape what's possible in the coming decade.
At the intersection of innovation and strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate paradigm shifts and create actionable futures. Our Austin-based hub offers cutting-edge resources and a culture that celebrates bold ideas.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends and disruptive technologies to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-makers
- Lead cross-functional workshops to co-create future-state business models
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging paradigms
- Advolve AI/ML forecasting tools to validate trend hypotheses
- Build strategic partnerships with innovation labs and research institutes
- Mentor junior futurists and drive foresight methodology evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future narratives
- Published thought leadership in futurist or business journals
- Experience with foresight software (e.g., Foresight Platform, Kumu)
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-shaping initiatives