Job Description
At Horizon Dynamics, we're not just predicting the future – we're actively building it. As a Senior Futurist Strategist for our 2026 Vision Initiative, you'll spearhead groundbreaking research and innovation at the intersection of technology, society, and emerging markets. This is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Join our elite team of visionary thinkers in Austin, Texas – America's innovation epicenter. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional workshops, and develop actionable frameworks that will redefine how organizations prepare for the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological and societal shifts
- Develop strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating 2026 market disruptions
- Design and facilitate immersive foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce high-impact scenario planning reports for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers and keynote presentations at global forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build a proprietary 2026 innovation methodology
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and emerging technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of 2026-relevant trends: AGI, climate resilience, and neurotech
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable impact
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred