Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Dynamics as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary minds to architect tomorrow's innovations today. Join our elite team in Austin's tech epicenter, where you'll shape industries by predicting market shifts, emerging technologies, and societal transformations. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our clients at the forefront of the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological adoption and market disruption through 2026
- Produce strategic foresight reports on AI, quantum computing, and bioengineering impacts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 executives
- Identify and analyze emerging startup ecosystems globally
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present findings to C-suite executives and investor boards
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futures research, or tech innovation
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies (2020-2025)
- Expertise in quantitative trend analysis and qualitative scenario-building
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation