Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect future-ready solutions for Fortune 500 clients. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage data-driven foresight to shape sustainable business strategies in an era of exponential change.
Why Join Us?
- Work with pioneers in predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Impact industries from AI ethics to climate tech adaptation
- Collaborate in our award-winning innovation hub in Austin's tech corridor
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate resilience, quantum computing) to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Publish trend reports in partnership with MIT Future Labs and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI
- Advolve clients on emerging technologies' ethical and societal implications
- Build proprietary forecasting models using Python and predictive analytics tools
- Mentor junior strategists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical modeling
- Demonstrated publication in futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Foresight)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies' societal impacts
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's Two Uncertainties)