Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape today as a 2026 Foresight Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and market shifts transforming industries by 2026. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem to develop actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating the next decade's challenges and opportunities.
This role demands strategic brilliance, data-driven intuition, and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into competitive advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional workshops, and publish influential thought leadership positioning our clients as industry pioneers in the 2026 marketplace.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, emerging technologies, and socio-economic shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop quantitative forecasting models using AI-driven scenario planning methodologies
- Design and facilitate executive workshops to build organizational futures literacy
- Produce strategic whitepapers and client roadmaps for 2026 market positioning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-proof business models
- Maintain proprietary foresight database tracking 200+ emerging indicators
- Present findings to executive stakeholders with compelling data visualizations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Economics, or Data Science
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, corporate innovation, or trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and predictive modeling
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and forecasting software
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into executive-ready insights
- Published thought leadership on future trends or technological disruption
- Experience with AI/ML applications in trend forecasting preferred