Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a Strategic Futurist 2026 Planner to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and position our clients at the forefront of innovation. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to develop actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to transform uncertainty into competitive advantage through data-driven scenario planning and predictive modeling.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in technological singularity, geopolitical shifts, and sustainable development will directly shape multi-billion-dollar decisions. We provide unparalleled resources for research, including exclusive access to proprietary AI trend-analysis platforms and a global network of futurist thought partners. This is your chance to influence how the world navigates the complex inflection points of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using AI-powered trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Create scenario-planning roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, energy, and healthcare sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruption opportunities in emerging markets
- Produce executive-level trend briefings quantifying socioeconomic impacts of technological convergence
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and AI deployment in 2026
- Establish KPIs for measuring strategic adaptation to climate-driven supply chain transformations
- Present findings to C-suite stakeholders through immersive VR future-state simulations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent technical field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning with Fortune 500 or global consultancy
- Expertise in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, SAS Forecasting)
- Published research on technological singularity impacts or circular economy models
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS, APF) or advanced data science
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., STEEP-V, cross-impact matrix)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic foresight implementations