Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and global systems, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop adaptive roadmaps for an uncertain future. Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where innovation meets impact, with competitive benefits including equity packages and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for enterprise clients navigating rapid change
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain a global network of domain experts and thought leaders
- Advolve AI-driven foresight tools to enhance predictive accuracy
- Present strategic recommendations to C-level stakeholders with compelling narratives
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or trend analysis at Fortune 500 or top-tier consulting firms
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling abilities for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight or trend analysis (e.g., ACFS preferred)
- Experience developing predictive models using machine learning frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic transformation initiatives