Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Dynamics Group's 2026 Strategic Futurist. We're seeking a visionary architect to design the technological and societal frameworks that will define the next decade. Join our elite team of innovators in Austin, Texas, where we're building the infrastructure for 2026's most disruptive industries. This role demands a blend of radical imagination and analytical precision to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and quantum systems.
As a cornerstone of our Future Intelligence Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop predictive models that guide multi-billion dollar investments. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that rewards intellectual audacity. Your work will directly influence how humanity navigates the unprecedented opportunities and challenges of the mid-2020s.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for technological convergence by 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Scan' intelligence briefings
- Design ethical governance protocols for emerging technologies
- Establish cross-industry innovation coalitions
- Advocate for sustainable futures in policy forums
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent field
- Minimum 8 years forecasting disruptive technologies
- Published research on singularity-level innovations
- Expertise in exponential technology impact modeling
- Experience with global foresight networks (WFS, APF)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scenarios for C-suite audiences
- Portfolio of 2026+ technology roadmaps