Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the coming decade. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging tech paradigms, and design frameworks for sustainable growth in an era of unprecedented transformation.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where futurists, engineers, and innovators converge. We provide competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to speak at global thought leadership conferences. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Analyze exponential tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, bioengineering) for commercial applications
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Design ethical AI governance protocols for next-generation automation
- Author thought leadership papers published in Future Forward Journal
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026 technology adoption models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning or futurist consulting
- Published research on exponential technology adoption curves
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Experience presenting to executive audiences at global forums
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Cassandra, Polaris)
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ strategic foresight projects