Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Dynamics' 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect our innovation roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite team in Austin, where we're pioneering breakthrough solutions in quantum computing, climate resilience, and AI ethics. This role requires you to forecast technological disruptions, design adaptive business frameworks, and lead cross-functional initiatives that position us at the forefront of 2026's digital transformation.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, unlimited learning stipends, and a culture where your bold ideas become industry-defining projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology impact forecasts with quantitative risk assessments
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on emerging market disruptions
- Design adaptive organizational frameworks for workforce automation transitions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions (quantum AI, bio-integrated systems)
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 clients on future-proofing their operations
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance and sustainable tech adoption
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (Harvard Business Review/MIT Sloan preferred)
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on digital transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of successful strategic implementation