Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the technological and societal blueprint for the next generation. We seek visionary thinkers who can decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and translate foresight into actionable strategies. This pivotal role shapes how businesses and communities prepare for 2026's disruptive innovations.
At our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop predictive frameworks, scenario-planning models, and roadmaps for exponential technologies. Your insights will directly influence C-suite decisions and product development cycles for global Fortune 500 partners.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantitative and qualitative foresight models for 2026 technological convergence
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying disruptive vectors in AI, biotech, and quantum systems
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate adaptation and resource scarcity challenges
- Lead workshops with executive teams to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Build predictive analytics dashboards tracking emerging market signals
- Author white papers on societal impact of autonomous systems and neuro-interfaces
- Coordinate with academic institutions to validate future trend hypotheses
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Demonstrated expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Publication record in foresight journals or industry thought leadership
- Advanced data visualization skills (Python, Tableau, D3.js)
- Cross-cultural experience in emerging markets technology adoption
- Portfolio of 3+ enterprise-level future strategy implementations