Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging technological and societal trends, transforming foresight into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends data analytics, cultural anthropology, and innovation consulting in a dynamic, remote-first environment with quarterly in-person collaboration in Austin's vibrant tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across biotech, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure to identify 2026 market disruptors
- Develop scenario-planning models using proprietary predictive analytics platform
- Lead executive workshops translating future forecasts into near-term R&D roadmaps
- Author forward-looking white papers published in industry thought leadership forums
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab affiliates on experimental trend-visualization prototypes
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at top-tier firms
- Proficiency in trend-mapping tools (e.g., Palantir, Trend Hunter) and Python for data modeling
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (journal/conference citations required)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP-V, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable ROI
- Clearance for Tier-3 government innovation projects (US citizenship required)