Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As a Senior Futurist & Strategic Planner 2026, you'll architect transformative roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Lead high-stakes foresight initiatives, dissect emerging megatrends, and shape strategic blueprints that will define the next decade. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our Austin innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-focused strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate resilience, neurotech integration) using advanced predictive modeling
- Design scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across 15+ industries
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-state business models
- Publish thought leadership in partnership with MIT Technology Review and World Economic Forum
- Secure $5M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 8+ years applied foresight experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in Delphi methodology and computational forecasting tools
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Certification in Systems Thinking (MIT) and Scenario Planning (Shell)
- Fluency in Python/R for trend analysis and data visualization