Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. You'll decode emerging trends, design adaptive frameworks for exponential change, and guide C-suite leadership through tomorrow's opportunities. This role blends data-driven foresight with human-centric innovation to shape industries before they transform.
Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly impact global strategy. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neuroscientists, and sustainable energy architects to build the 2026 roadmap today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) to map 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop adaptive strategic frameworks for clients navigating 3-5 year horizon shifts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 executives on future-proofing business models
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports with actionable foresight on regulatory shifts
- Design ethical AI governance protocols for 2026 autonomous systems integration
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary 'Future Labs' with MIT, NASA, and WHO partners
Qualifications
- 8+ years in futurism, strategic foresight, or emerging tech consulting
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Nature, HBR, etc.)
- Expertise in scenario modeling using tools like Foresight Platform or Gartner
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic vectors shaping 2026
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year horizon strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (ACF/SSP) preferred