Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Strategy Futurist to develop transformative roadmaps for emerging technologies and societal shifts. This role blends data analysis, trend forecasting, and strategic innovation to position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to decode complex signals from AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for research and prototyping. We provide competitive benefits including flexible remote work options, cutting-edge professional development, and equity participation in breakthrough ventures. If you're passionate about shaping how humanity navigates the next technological revolution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Impact Assessments for key industries
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive innovations across quantum computing, neurotech, and climate engineering
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and economic volatility through 2030
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 executives to translate foresight into actionable strategy
- Author thought leadership publications in partnership with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
- Maintain proprietary database of emerging technologies with 5-year adoption probability models
- Advolve product development teams on future-proofing enterprise architectures
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Minimum 5 years in strategic foresight or corporate innovation at Fortune 500 level
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle and Delphi methodology
- Published author or keynote speaker on exponential technologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year strategic implementations