Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where your insights will shape multi-year roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners.
In our Austin innovation hub, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate scientists, and AI ethicists to build future scenarios that preempt market shifts. We offer unparalleled resourcesâincluding our proprietary FutureSim⢠platformâand a culture that rewards intellectual courage. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to write the playbook for the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Horizon Reports mapping technological, economic, and societal inflection points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across healthcare, energy, and fintech sectors
- Design predictive models using proprietary AI tools to quantify emerging market opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into patentable innovation frameworks
- Present strategic recommendations at global forums like the World Future Council Summit
- Mentor cross-functional 'Future Task Forces' to implement 2026-ready initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning at tech/innovation firms
- Proven track record of publishing industry-recognized future outlooks
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI) and their societal impacts
- Certification in Association of Professional Futurists frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into compelling narratives