Job Description
Join our pioneering team as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. At Horizon Dynamics, we're not just predicting the future—we're actively creating it. This exclusive 2026 Strategic Futurist role demands visionary thinkers who can anticipate global shifts and transform them into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across emerging tech sectors to develop blueprints for sustainable innovation.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers unparalleled resources for research and prototyping. This hybrid position combines deep analytical work with immersive field studies, providing the perfect platform to influence industries from quantum computing to biotechnology.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients facing exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into innovation roadmaps
- Author whitepapers on emerging paradigms in AI ethics, climate adaptation, and space commerce
- Build proprietary forecasting models using big data and machine learning techniques
- Represent the firm at global future forums and industry summits
- Mentor junior futurists in next-generation foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in future-oriented publications
- Proficiency in foresight software (e.g., Trendalyzer, Foresight Platform)
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational future-shaping projects