Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect the next technological revolution. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging trends, design transformative solutions, and position our clients at the forefront of 2026's digital landscape. This role merges foresight analytics with cutting-edge innovation to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub with flexible hybrid options, competitive equity packages, and exclusive access to our global innovation labs. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar portfolios across AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic indicators, technological patents, and behavioral data to forecast 2026 industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-quantum computing transitions
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype next-gen solutions in AI ethics and autonomous systems
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives with data-driven visualizations and actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with MIT Future Labs to publish quarterly trend briefs on metaverse economics
- Mentor junior futurists on emerging technologies like synthetic biology and neuromorphic computing
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futures research, or technology innovation roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Social Science
- Proven expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, cross-impact analysis)
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend modeling and Tableau for scenario visualization
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technological disruption
- Security clearance eligibility for government contract collaboration
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year trend predictions (2018-2023)