Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Dynamics Group seeks a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the 2026 landscape. You'll partner with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate technological disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and market transformations. This role merges deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to build actionable roadmaps for the next frontier of human progress.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unmatched resources to explore quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics. Join a multidisciplinary team where your insights directly influence trillion-dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, space economy) to identify 2026 inflection points
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for board-level stakeholders
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives across 15+ industries
- Produce white papers and keynote presentations at Davos-level forums
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio for emerging technologies
- Mentor junior futurists using proprietary predictive modeling tools
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 clients
- Published research in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Expertise in Delphi method and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Proficiency in AI trend prediction platforms (e.g., GPT-4 Turbo, Anthropic)
- Track record of advising C-suite on 5+ year strategic pivots
- Security clearance for high-impact national security projects