Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role combines predictive analytics, emerging technology expertise, and human-centered design to shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovators to decode megatrends and position our company as the undisputed leader in the post-2025 landscape.
Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge facilities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where curiosity fuels innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, bio-digital convergence, and sustainable futures, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic foresight framework using AI-powered trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen solutions in quantum AI and neural interfaces
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and frontier tech startups
- Author quarterly '2026 Horizon Reports' for executive board and investor briefings
- Design ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Mentor a team of futurist researchers using proprietary foresight methodologies
- Represent company at global tech summits including Web Summit and CES Future Stage
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience with 7+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI frameworks
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight.org)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological disruption in peer-reviewed journals
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Experience advising C-suite on technology ethics and societal impact mitigation
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 2020s trend prediction and implementation