Job Description
Shape tomorrow today as Horizon Dynamics' Senior Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary expert to decode emerging trends and architect forward-looking strategies for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics to redefine industry paradigms. This pivotal role demands both analytical rigor and creative foresight to guide our clients through unprecedented transformation.
Located in Austin's thriving tech corridor, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, tech pioneers, and government agencies to develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks. Our compensation package includes equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation budget for personal development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement predictive scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 market landscapes
- Analyze cross-industry data from quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence
- Lead strategy workshops with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Author white papers on socio-technological disruption and mitigation strategies
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio for emerging technology incubation
- Mentor junior futurists and cross-functional teams on trend-anticipation methodologies
- Present findings at global forums including Davos and TED Futures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or trend analysis at Fortune 500 level
- Published research on technological singularity or human-AI symbiosis
- Expertise in Monte Carlo simulations and Bayesian forecasting models
- Proficiency in futures mapping tools (e.g., Futurescaper, Trendalyzer)
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning for 2020-2025 predictions
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS or WFS)
- Experience with quantum-resistant cryptography implementation