Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. As a Senior Futurist Strategist, you'll architect transformative roadmaps for 2026+ technologies, guiding organizations through unprecedented change. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable ecosystems, creating tangible impact for Fortune 500 clients worldwide.
This role demands visionary thinking paired with executional excellence. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based forecasts, and pioneer frameworks that turn foresight into competitive advantage. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid iteration, and moonshot thinking.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients navigating quantum/AI convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future visions into actionable plans
- Produce executive-level reports on emerging market disruptors
- Build predictive models for climate-tech and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend impact analysis
- Proven experience with AI/quantum computing ecosystem mapping
- Published thought leadership in future technology journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology forecasting projects
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences