Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap development. This pivotal role combines predictive analytics, emerging technology foresight, and strategic innovation to position our clients at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, decode disruptive trends, and design actionable frameworks for exponential growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape multi-million-dollar decisions. Our Austin hub features cutting-edge research labs, flexible work arrangements, and competitive benefits including equity participation in our moonshot projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute predictive models for 2026 market trends across tech, biotech, and energy sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on AI governance and quantum computing adoption
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports on geopolitical shifts and climate resilience strategies
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems integration in urban environments
- Present strategic briefings to board members and government innovation task forces
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies and trend synthesis
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in Delphi methodology, SWOT analysis, and STEEP frameworks
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, TrendWatching)
- Experience with scenario planning for climate adaptation and supply chain resilience
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year horizon implementations