Job Description
Step into the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary professional to architect tomorrow's innovations today. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking mindset to anticipate technological, societal, and economic shifts transforming industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop adaptive roadmaps, identify emerging opportunities, and mitigate future risks in an era of exponential change.
Join our Austin-based innovation hub where we blend cutting-edge research with practical implementation. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a dynamic culture that rewards curiosity and bold thinking. If you're passionate about shaping what's next, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate resilience
- Produce strategic foresight reports for Fortune 500 clients navigating technological disruption
- Design innovation workshops to cultivate future-ready mindsets across organizations
- Analyze geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments affecting global markets
- Build cross-functional coalitions between R&D, product, and policy teams
- Maintain proprietary database of emerging technologies with 3-5 year adoption curves
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations