Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics Inc. – where tomorrow's innovations are built today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for industries on the brink of disruption. Join our elite team in Austin's tech epicenter to pioneer methodologies that will redefine how businesses prepare for the next decade.
This isn't just forecasting – it's active creation of the 2026 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver actionable blueprints for quantum adoption, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal signals to map 2026 industry transformation scenarios
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients preparing for quantum computing and AI paradigm shifts
- Lead innovation workshops to co-create future-proof business models and product roadmaps
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario briefs for Fortune 500 leadership teams
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-ready solutions in emerging domains (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring future-readiness across organizational functions
- Present strategic visions at industry conferences and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, innovation strategy, or trend analysis at Fortune 500 or VC-backed firms
- Proven track record of developing actionable future scenarios that influenced business strategy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, climate tech)
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex socio-technical ecosystems
- Certification in futures methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused thought leadership or strategy frameworks