Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect blueprints for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to guide C-suite decisions across Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with elite teams in Austin's innovation ecosystem to transform speculative scenarios into actionable roadmaps. Your expertise will shape industries before they even materialize.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate trend analysis into client-ready roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports on disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Quantify market opportunities through predictive modeling and data visualization
- Advocate for ethical innovation in emerging domains (AI, quantum, bio-tech)
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation strategy
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Published work in futurist publications or industry journals
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-ready strategic implementations