Job Description
Shape the future as our lead 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect long-term innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating unprecedented technological and societal shifts. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin's thriving tech corridor, where you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and market disruptions
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and climate-related uncertainties
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-readiness
- Produce annual Horizon Reports with predictive market intelligence
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present strategic recommendations at industry summits and board meetings
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or megatrends
- Proficiency in strategic modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising on regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Track record of translating foresight into measurable business outcomes