Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts shaping the post-2025 landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 clients. You'll lead cross-functional teams in designing resilient business frameworks for the 2026+ era while driving innovation in our Austin-based innovation hub.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology foresight, behavioral economics, and systems thinking. You'll collaborate with AI researchers, sustainability experts, and policy analysts to develop forward-looking roadmaps that prepare organizations for the 2026 paradigm shift. This is your opportunity to shape how businesses adapt to quantum computing, climate-tech breakthroughs, and the next generation of human-AI collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, bio-integration, climate tech) and their business implications for 2026+
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 market disruptions
- Lead scenario planning workshops simulating 2026 business environments and operational models
- Produce thought leadership content positioning Horizon Dynamics as the 2026 innovation authority
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions in our Austin innovation lab
- Adv executive leadership on future-proofing strategies for regulatory and ethical considerations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains: quantum computing, climate tech, or AI governance
- Proven experience developing scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or technology disruption topics
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and futures modeling software
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS) or systems thinking methodologies