Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and design transformative roadmaps for global enterprises. This role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to prepare organizations for the post-2025 landscape.
As a thought leader in our Austin headquarters, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients to anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts. Your work will directly shape how industries navigate the pivotal 2026 transition period.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ market disruptions using AI-driven trend analysis
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients in tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable strategies
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports on emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Advolve C-suite executives on future-proofing organizational structures
- Build proprietary forecasting algorithms using quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Deloitte Tech Trends)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s transformation topics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/SF) preferred
- Experience advising on AI ethics, biotech convergence, or climate adaptation