Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will redefine our industry. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to architect tomorrow's solutions today.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future-proof insights into our corporate DNA, ensuring we remain at the vanguard of progress. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks quantifying technological and social evolution impacts
- Design scenario-planning models for board-level decision-making in volatile futures
- Coordinate cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping 2026-ready solutions
- Author trend reports and future-state briefs for executive stakeholder alignment
- Establish industry partnerships with research labs and futurist thought leaders
- Champion foresight methodologies across organizational transformation initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of developing future-ready strategies for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) implications
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification from Association of Professional Futurists or equivalent body