Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the future of strategic foresight. We seek an exceptional 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations today. This pivotal role blends data-driven analysis with visionary thinking to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop long-term resilience strategies while navigating geopolitical shifts and technological disruptions. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for research and cross-industry collaboration. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate adaptation, biotech convergence) to create 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Develop quantitative forecasting models using proprietary AI-driven foresight platforms
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams across aerospace, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Author annual 'Future Horizons' reports distributed to 500+ industry leaders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and tech pioneers
- Advolve on corporate innovation boards for $2B+ portfolio companies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, SAS Forecasting)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, spatial computing
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)