Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as Horizon Dynamics seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist. Lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive models for emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts. This pivotal role requires synthesizing quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech innovations to create actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond.
Join our Austin-based innovation hub where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN policy advisors. We offer competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20K annual learning stipend to fuel your expertise in exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 technology adoption curves using machine learning and scenario modeling
- Lead strategic workshops with C-suite executives on preparing for quantum computing disruption
- Author whitepapers on AI governance frameworks for the 2026 regulatory landscape
- Partner with biotech teams to map synthetic biology commercialization timelines
- Design resilience strategies for climate change adaptation in urban planning
- Monitor geopolitical shifts affecting global supply chains through 2030
Qualifications
- PhD in Futuristics, Systems Theory, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Published research on exponential technology forecasting (peer-reviewed journals)
- Expertise in causal inference modeling and Bayesian probability systems
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, AGI development, and neurotech
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Fluency in Python, R, and TensorFlow for predictive analytics
- Security clearance preferred for government consulting projects