Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group, where we pioneer the future of strategic foresight. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This role blends data science, cultural anthropology, and predictive modeling to help Fortune 500 clients navigate tomorrow's disruptive landscape. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams in our Austin innovation hub, leveraging our proprietary HorizonAI platform to deliver actionable insights that redefine industries.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Your work will directly influence how organizations prepare for the seismic shifts of the mid-2020s.
Responsibilities
- Develop trend synthesis frameworks using quantitative and qualitative methodologies
- Produce scenario planning models for 2026 market disruptions
- Lead client workshops translating foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Author quarterly Horizon Briefs on exponential technology impacts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype predictive algorithms
- Maintain proprietary trend database and signal detection systems
- Present findings to C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and tech sectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or trend analysis role
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech trends
- Experience with foresight tools like Delphi method or STEEP analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating trend prediction accuracy (2019-2025)
- Ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences