Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 strategic roadmap. This role blends data science, strategic foresight, and innovation to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across our Austin headquarters, driving breakthrough initiatives that redefine industries. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, cross-functional synergy, and disruptive thinking. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociological trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for high-impact industries (AI, biotech, climate tech)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future strategic priorities
- Produce executive-ready trend reports with actionable insights and risk assessments
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing principles into R&D
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Demonstrated experience with predictive analytics and machine learning applications
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex insights into compelling narratives
- Published thought leadership in futurism or emerging technology domains
- Experience advising C-suite executives on long-term strategic pivots
- Portfolio showcasing trend forecasting accuracy (min. 80% hit rate)