Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as a Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that position our clients as market leaders in an accelerating future.
This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives that drive organizational transformation. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment where your insights will directly shape global business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, economic, and social trends to forecast market developments through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across diverse sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Produce high-impact whitepapers and executive briefings on disruptive innovations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior strategists in future-oriented methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with 2026-focused projects
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published work in futurism or technology forecasting
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)