Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist Strategist and architect the tomorrow of today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technological paradigms and shape 2026's digital landscape. This role merges foresight analytics with practical implementation, requiring you to identify breakthrough opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology while developing actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
Our Austin hub operates at the intersection of research and execution, where your insights directly influence multi-billion dollar innovation pipelines. You'll collaborate with MIT-affiliated researchers and Silicon Valley pioneers to translate complex trend data into strategic blueprints that redefine industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech convergence signals to predict 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technology adoption
- Author white papers on metaverse governance and quantum security
- Advocate ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems
- Interface with venture capital arms for emerging tech investments
- Present at Davos-level summits on future-proofing enterprises
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Published research in exponential technology forecasting
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems
- Certification in Futures Studies (CFP) or equivalent
- Track record influencing C-suite tech strategy decisions
- Deep understanding of blockchain, neuromorphic computing, and synthetic biology
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Causal Layered Analysis)
- PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field