Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we architect the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming insights into actionable blueprints for tomorrow. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and foresight, where your expertise will shape our clients' competitive edge in an evolving digital ecosystem.
As a key thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, guiding them through complex technological transitions while maintaining ethical governance frameworks. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge research facilities and a vibrant ecosystem of disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for enterprise clients navigating post-2025 digital transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops synthesizing input from data scientists, sociologists, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers and executive briefs on future-of-work implications and sustainable tech adoption
- Design governance frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interface technologies
- Mentor junior futurists while establishing thought leadership at global tech conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Deep expertise in technology adoption lifecycle modeling and disruption forecasting
- Proven track record developing scenario planning frameworks for multi-billion-dollar enterprises
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in futures research tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with ethical AI governance frameworks and sustainable tech policy development