Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for our global clients. This is your chance to shape how businesses navigate the next paradigm shift in technology, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
In this pivotal role, you'll work with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, leveraging predictive analytics and scenario planning to build resilient futures. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 horizon scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients adapting to post-quantum computing landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops on human-AI symbiosis and workforce evolution
- Produce predictive intelligence reports on climate-tech convergence and circular economies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen sustainable infrastructure solutions
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders at industry summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Published thought leadership on 2020s disruption vectors (quantum, biotech, climate)
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ enterprise-level future strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)