Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a Senior Futurist to architect the next wave of transformative innovations. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, sustainable transitions, and market evolutions. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of AI ethics, climate tech, and human augmentation – where tomorrow's challenges become today's opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping 2026 technology and societal shifts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and decentralized economies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for climate resilience and neurotech integration
- Present trend analysis to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Author thought leadership on ethical AI governance and biometric security protocols
- Coordinate cross-functional sprints for metaverse infrastructure and quantum-resistant cryptography
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Expertise in futures methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi analysis, SWOT evolution)
- Published work on 2020s tech disruption or sustainability transitions
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) and predictive modeling
- Certification in futures studies or strategic foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Experience with blockchain, synthetic biology, or advanced automation systems
- Portfolio demonstrating trend-impact analysis for Fortune 500 clients