Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Dynamics as we redefine industry paradigms for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our innovation ecosystem in Austin, TX. Join a multidisciplinary team of pioneers developing next-generation solutions for climate resilience, quantum computing integration, and ethical AI frameworks.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled collaboration with MIT-affiliated researchers and NASA partners. This hybrid role requires 3 days/week in our state-of-the-art sustainability campus featuring biophilic design and quantum networking infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across aerospace and energy sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops using predictive analytics and blockchain verification
- Coordinate with quantum computing teams to prototype next-gen optimization algorithms
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance for regulatory bodies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in systems thinking and exponential technologies
- Present findings at global forums like Davos and SXSW Futures
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight with 5+ in exponential technologies
- Published research in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Proficiency in Python, R, and simulation modeling platforms
- Certification in Systems Thinking (MIT Sloan or equivalent)
- Experience with UN Sustainable Development Goal frameworks
- Portfolio of implemented future-state solutions for Fortune clients
- PhD in Futures Studies, Complexity Science, or related field