Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Strategists to decode emerging trends and shape industries before they happen. Our Austin-based innovation hub blends cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to solve complex future challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and global policymakers to architect solutions for climate resilience, quantum computing applications, and sustainable urban ecosystems.
What you'll impact: Redefine how organizations prepare for 2026+ disruptions through scenario planning, technology roadmapping, and stakeholder engagement. Lead cross-functional teams in developing adaptive frameworks for exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technological, social, and environmental shifts
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI ethics and automation
- Conduct horizon scanning across biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential risk assessment and opportunity identification
- Author white papers on future-of-work paradigms and human-AI collaboration
- Lead interdisciplinary teams in prototyping solutions for 2026 challenges
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology
- Proven track record in scenario planning for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in at least two future-critical domains (AI, climate tech, biotech, quantum)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant technical field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS, CFIP) or equivalent
- Published research on exponential technology adoption patterns
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis platforms (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)