Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect the next wave of technological and societal transformation. As a pioneer in predictive modeling and trend analysis, you'll shape how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role demands an unparalleled blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, AI ethics, sustainable infrastructure, and human augmentation. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley disruptors, and government futurists to develop actionable frameworks for the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological convergence in AI, biotechnology, and clean energy sectors
- Produce horizon-scanning reports identifying disruptive forces reshaping global markets by 2026
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops integrating foresight into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications in partnership with MIT Technology Review and Future Today Institute
- Mentor junior analysts in emerging trend methodologies and foresight best practices
- Advise policy committees on long-term implications of automation and workforce evolution
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Quantitative Social Sciences
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning tools like STEEP analysis and Delphi methodology
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technological forecasting
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation
- Demonstrated understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ horizon-scanning projects with measurable outcomes