Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape long-term roadmaps, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role blends data-driven forecasting with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, leveraging our proprietary HorizonScan AI platform to identify disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will redefine business by 2026.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your strategic insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled professional development in a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 Horizon Reports analyzing technological, economic, and geopolitical trends
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating 2026 market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-proofing strategies
- Integrate HorizonScan AI outputs into actionable business recommendations
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present findings to executive audiences through compelling data narratives
- Identify new service opportunities based on emerging 2026 demand signals
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate foresight with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical modeling
- Demonstrated experience developing 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Published thought leadership in technology or business strategy
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)