Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics Group. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technological paradigms and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking mind who can transform speculative concepts into actionable strategies for our quantum computing and AI divisions.
Join our Austin-based incubator where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers. You'll access our $50M R&D lab featuring quantum processors and neural network accelerators, while receiving stock options in our pre-IPO tech conglomerate. This isn't just a job – it's your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze convergence patterns in biotech, quantum computing, and AI to forecast 2026 technological inflection points
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Lead cross-functional workshops with engineering teams to translate futurist insights into R&D roadmaps
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports for C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and other future-focused institutions
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary 'Futurecasting' methodology
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Computational Sociology (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 tech companies
- Published research on singularity technologies or human-machine symbiosis
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools like Gephi or Palantir Foundry
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successfully predicted technological disruptions
- Deep understanding of quantum algorithms, neuromorphic computing, and synthetic biology
- Certification in Scenario Planning or Horizon Scanning methodologies