Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands cross-industry foresight, data-driven scenario planning, and the ability to transform speculative insights into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological singularity, climate resilience, and socio-economic paradigm shifts. Our Austin headquarters offers an agile, innovation-first culture with competitive benefits and equity opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026+ market disruptions across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Produce horizon-scanning reports quantifying emerging risks and opportunities
- Design strategic roadmaps for organizational adaptation to post-2025 realities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product development
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational future-readiness
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify 2026-relevant investment targets
- Author thought leadership pieces on paradigm shifts in the 2026 economy
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Quantitative Analysis
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight or trend analysis at Fortune 500 level
- Expertise in probabilistic forecasting and scenario modeling methodologies
- Published research on technological convergence or climate adaptation
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trendalyzer)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential change management
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year+ predictive accuracy