Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking visionary talent to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps for industries poised for revolutionary change. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem and lead high-stakes initiatives that will redefine how businesses operate in the coming decade.
This role demands exceptional foresight, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies while pioneering methodologies that anticipate technological, economic, and societal shifts impacting 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic indicators and technological trajectories to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients navigating disruptive innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state implementation
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging paradigms post-2025
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive analytics and trend correlation modeling
- Advain on organizational redesign for future-proof operations and talent ecosystems
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry prediction summits
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or innovation strategy roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend impact analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, SAS Forecasting)
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or megatrends
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption
- Deep understanding of climate resilience, AI ethics, and human-machine collaboration
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred