Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of forecasters in Austin, where we blend cutting-edge data science with human intuition to predict technological, societal, and market shifts. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our clients' long-term innovation agendas.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop scenario-based strategies that turn uncertainty into competitive advantage. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art forecasting labs, flexible work arrangements, and exposure to groundbreaking projects in AI ethics, climate adaptation, and neuro-technology integration. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your chance to impact how the world navigates the next frontier.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to forecast technological and societal developments impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in AI, biotech, and sustainability sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive briefings with data-driven visualizations
- Build and maintain proprietary forecasting models using machine learning and qualitative research
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership role
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis
- Demonstrated experience presenting to executive audiences across industries
- Published thought leadership in future-oriented publications or journals
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)