Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with strategic execution to position our clients at the forefront of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to decode complex signals from technology, geopolitics, and societal shifts. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources including AI-powered trend forecasting tools and exclusive industry intelligence networks.
Why this role matters: In an era of exponential change, your insights will directly shape multi-billion dollar decisions and organizational resilience. We offer competitive compensation, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities to speak at global innovation summits.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop quantitative foresight models using AI-driven analytics to predict adoption curves of emerging innovations
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients navigating AI ethics, quantum computing integration, and climate adaptation
- Facilitate executive workshops translating complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Author white papers and trend reports published in top-tier industry publications
- Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists, behavioral economists, and domain experts
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring organizational preparedness for 2026 workforce and market transformations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend impact assessment frameworks
- Deep technical understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex future states into compelling narratives
- Track record of influencing C-suite decisions through data-driven foresight deliverables
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic planning (Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan, etc.)
- Proficiency in foresight software tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation and innovation strategy