Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics Group as we pioneer the next wave of innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's technological landscape. Join our elite team of futurists and innovators in Austin, TX, where you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics and cross-industry foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible business strategies.
This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative thinking, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence global technology adoption cycles and shape organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D leaders to build adaptive frameworks that thrive beyond 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology adoption roadmaps using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Identify and quantify disruptive forces across quantum computing, biotech, and AI ecosystems
- Design organizational resilience frameworks for paradigm shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state capabilities
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports for executive decision-making
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and innovation velocity
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout emerging talent
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or futurism
- Published work on exponential technology trends (2020-2025)
- Expertise in scenario planning and systemic risk assessment
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend forecasting tools
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on future-proofing
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-state implementations