Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our Futures Strategist 2026. Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of innovation, where we decode emerging trends to build transformative solutions. We're seeking a visionary analyst to map technological, societal, and economic shifts toward 2026, ensuring our clients lead the next industrial revolution.
Position yourself at the intersection of foresight and execution in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and collaboration with world-class futurists shaping the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026 market landscapes
- Develop evidence-based scenario models for technological adoption and societal transformation
- Produce strategic foresight reports for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 clients
- Design immersive futures-thinking workshops for cross-functional innovation teams
- Quantify long-term risk/opportunity matrices using predictive analytics frameworks
- Establish thought leadership through white papers and keynote presentations
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning frameworks
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (Python, R, or equivalent)
- Portfolio demonstrating futures-thinking deliverables for complex systems
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate foresight into actionable strategy