Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of shaping tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural anthropology, and disruptive innovation to guide our enterprise through the next paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof operations while pioneering solutions for climate resilience, AI ethics, and human augmentation. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for climate adaptation and resource optimization
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps
- Author predictive briefings for board-level decision-making on AI governance and bioethics
- Establish KPIs for measuring organizational future-readiness and innovation velocity
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for autonomous infrastructure and quantum integration
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Foresight
- Minimum 7 years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning at Fortune 500 level
- Expertise in scenario modeling and predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk)
- Demonstrated thought leadership through published futurist frameworks or keynotes
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies or equivalent professional accreditation
- Portfolio showcasing successful 3-5 year strategic predictions with measurable outcomes