Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future. We seek a 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead transformative initiatives that redefine industries. This role merges cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, positioning you at the forefront of innovation.
Our Austin-based hub offers a collaborative environment where your expertise in predictive modeling, market analysis, and strategic foresight will directly shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll work alongside C-suite executives and global innovators to translate futuristic insights into market-ready products and services.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-vision initiatives
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Identify emerging technologies and opportunities for competitive advantage
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and board members
- Build and maintain a network of industry futurists and thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Planning, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, SWOT analysis, and horizon scanning
- Proficient with predictive analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python)
- Demonstrated success in presenting complex concepts to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic trends
- Experience with agile methodologies for strategic implementation
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred