Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a 2026 Strategic Futurist at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map emerging trends and develop actionable roadmaps for our clients' 2026 strategic initiatives. Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors in revolutionizing how organizations prepare for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities.
In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge forecasting methodologies, AI-driven trend analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to identify paradigm shifts in technology, markets, and human behavior. Your insights will directly influence trillion-dollar decisions across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global NGOs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year trend forecasting models using proprietary AI platforms
- Create scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market disruptions and technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategy
- Author predictive whitepapers and thought leadership pieces for industry publications
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to model complex systemic risks
- Maintain proprietary database of emerging signals and weak signals in 15+ sectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in AI/ML tools (Python, TensorFlow) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic planning (minimum 3 peer-reviewed papers)
- Experience facilitating executive workshops with Fortune 500 leadership teams
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic foresight implementations