Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the technological and societal landscapes of 2026. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop adaptive frameworks for exponential industries, and guide C-suite executives through tomorrow's disruptions. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape the next generation of innovation.
At Horizon Dynamics, you'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neurotech pioneers, and climate resilience architects to build actionable 5-year roadmaps. Our Austin headquarters features a Future Simulation Lab with neural interface testing and generative AI prototyping suites.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological adoption across AI, biotech, and energy sectors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and climate-driven market shifts
- Lead executive workshops on exponential technology convergence and ethical implications
- Produce annual Horizon Scan Reports with quantitative trend impact analysis
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future-state prototypes in simulated environments
- Establish ethical governance protocols for autonomous decision systems in 2026
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Social Science
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year trend predictions with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in Monte Carlo simulations, agent-based modeling, and horizon scanning
- Certification in Scenario Planning Methodology or equivalent
- Published research on human-AI symbiosis or climate adaptation strategies
- Experience with generative AI for trend analysis (e.g., GPT-4, Claude 3)