Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the blueprint for post-2025 innovation ecosystems. This pivotal role merges predictive analytics with human-centric design to shape industries before they emerge. We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology foresight and behavioral science. Your work will directly influence multi-billion dollar strategic initiatives across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for boundary-pushing research. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Fortune 500 executives, and disruptive startups to create tangible futures. This isn't just about predicting change—it's about engineering it.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026+ technological convergence using quantum computing and neural network modeling
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives across 15+ industries
- Produce annual 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying disruptive forces with 85%+ accuracy
- Design and patent human-AI collaboration protocols for 2030 workforce ecosystems
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through White House Future Economy initiatives
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Future Architects program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Cognitive Science (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with proven impact on Fortune 100 roadmaps
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals (e.g., Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in causal inference modeling and Monte Carlo simulations
- Portfolio demonstrating successful commercialization of 5+ future scenarios
- Security clearance for national innovation initiatives (or ability to obtain)
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish for global stakeholder engagement