Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Dynamics' exclusive 2026 Initiative. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging technological paradigms and strategic market shifts. Join our elite team in Austin to develop forward-looking frameworks that will redefine industry standards.
This role offers unprecedented access to C-suite decision-makers and cutting-edge research labs. You'll leverage predictive modeling, trend analysis, and scenario planning to guide our clients through the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological convergence across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Produce executive briefings on emerging market disruptions and regulatory shifts
- Lead cross-functional scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients
- Author white papers published in industry-leading journals
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen forecasting tools
- Mentor junior analysts in advanced trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Minimum 7 years experience in strategic foresight or trend analysis
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (Python, R, TensorFlow) required
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals or industry reports
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic drivers of change
- Experience presenting to C-level executives in tech or finance sectors
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) preferred