Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to lead our innovation roadmap and shape tomorrow's industries. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 clients worldwide.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human behavior. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate scientists, and AI ethicists to develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks that redefine competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for clients in emerging sectors
- Analyze macroeconomic trends, technological disruptions, and geopolitical shifts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives
- Produce whitepapers on industry evolution and market disruption vectors
- Coordinate cross-functional teams in prototyping future-state solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Monitor and report on emerging technology adoption patterns
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning or consulting with tech focus
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and boards
- Published thought leadership in industry publications
- Proficiency in strategic modeling and foresight methodologies
- Track record of driving innovation in high-growth environments