Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Inc., where we're architecting the future today. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of technological evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and develop actionable strategies that leverage breakthrough technologies. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to forecast market shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation priorities
- Create competitive intelligence frameworks for next-gen markets
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership quarterly
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Author thought leadership on future-of-work implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their business impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term strategy implementation