Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Group as we prepare for transformative societal shifts in 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural foresight, and innovation strategy to position our clients at the forefront of technological and social evolution.
Join an elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry pioneers in our Austin innovation hub. You'll lead high-stakes projects analyzing exponential technologies, demographic shifts, and geopolitical patterns to create actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological adoption and societal behavior shifts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate, AI governance, and bio-convergence impacts
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing business models
- Author white papers on emerging paradigms in quantum computing and neuro-interfaces
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Present strategic foresight findings at global innovation forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Published thought leadership in future-shaping domains
- Experience with predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, AnyLogic)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend analysis projects