Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to pioneer groundbreaking solutions at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human augmentation. This is your chance to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Why You'll Love Working Here: Our Austin hub offers unmatched innovation culture, flexible hybrid work, and cutting-edge resources. We empower our futurists with $50K annual research budgets and quarterly offsite think retreats.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in quantum computing and biotech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for climate adaptation strategies
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with predictive analytics
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on emerging tech ethics frameworks
- Design immersive AR/VR simulations for stakeholder decision-making
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies
- Secure $2M+ in innovation grants for 2026 initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology predictions
- Expertise in AI ethics and exponential tech trends
- Published thought leadership in tech futures (HBR/Wired/etc.)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience with cross-industry scenario modeling