Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, tech pioneers, and global thought leaders to shape the future of sustainable technology, AI ethics, and human-machine symbiosis. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthrough solutions that redefine industries and improve lives.
As a key architect of tomorrow's landscape, you'll leverage proprietary predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and cross-disciplinary research to identify paradigm shifts before they enter mainstream discourse. This is your opportunity to influence trillion-dollar decisions while working in an environment that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Design strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI governance, quantum computing adoption, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing insights from neuroscience, climate science, and exponential technologies
- Author white papers and thought leadership documents published at Davos and global innovation forums
- Build predictive models using proprietary algorithms to forecast market disruptions and opportunity windows
- Mentor a team of futurist analysts while maintaining relationships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University researchers
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative social sciences
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or global policy institutions
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and exponential technology forecasting
- Proven track record of published trend analysis cited in Harvard Business Review or similar venues
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization tools like Tableau
- Deep understanding of ethical AI frameworks, sustainable development goals, and biopolitical trends
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing C-suite audiences and international forums