Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions before they reshape industries. This role blends data-driven analysis with creative foresight to build actionable roadmaps for our clients' 2026 and beyond success. Work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN advisors in an environment where curiosity fuels innovation.
Why Austin? Our downtown hub sits in the heart of America's tech renaissance, offering unmatched access to quantum computing labs, AI accelerators, and biotech incubators. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in a company valued at $2.3B.
Responsibilities
- Analyze converging technologies (quantum AI, synthetic biology, neuro interfaces) and their 2026 market implications
- Develop predictive scenario models for climate adaptation, workforce automation, and ethical AI governance
- Design strategic frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops with futurists, data scientists, and industry disruptors
- Produce quarterly Horizon Scan reports with actionable 5-year forecasts
- Advvent on UN tech policy panels and global innovation summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D innovation roles
- Portfolio demonstrating published 2030+ trend analyses or scenario planning projects
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization tools
- Fluency in emerging tech domains: quantum computing, AGI ethics, climate tech
- Global network of innovators and policy influencers