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Senior Futurist & Strategic Planner 2026

Horizon Dynamics Inc.
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 165.000 – USD 220.000
New
Live Update
1 Juli 2026
Deadline
1 Jul 2027

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

Required Skills

Strategic Foresight Scenario Planning Predictive Analytics Systems Thinking Trend Analysis AI Ethics Quantum Computing Sustainable Innovation Workshop Facilitation Grant Writing

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