Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy development for a Fortune 500 client portfolio.
You'll operate at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, delivering foresight reports that influence multi-billion-dollar decisions. Our Austin hub offers a collaborative, future-forward environment with unlimited growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic shifts, technological disruptions, and social trends through 2026 lens
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for client industries
- Produce bi-weekly trend briefings for executive stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing strategies
- Build and maintain expert networks across emerging sectors
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite leadership
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or Technology Forecasting
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or consulting
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published thought leadership in future trends
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients
- Exceptional data visualization storytelling capabilities