Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future by 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and pioneer next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure before they become mainstream.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing 3-year roadmaps while maintaining a pulse on exponential technologies. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape billion-dollar decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your moment to impact the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to develop 2026-2030 strategic foresight frameworks
- Design scenario-planning models for climate-resilient urban infrastructure
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives on quantum computing applications
- Produce monthly trend briefings on neuro-ergonomics and ambient AI
- Collaborate with R&D on prototyping generative design solutions
- Present to investment committees on exponential opportunity landscapes
- Maintain proprietary database of emerging tech patent filings
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or future studies
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s disruption vectors
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, custom frameworks)
- Experience with scenario planning for Fortune 500 clients
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent