Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to architect the future of business strategy. As a Senior Futurist Strategist, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives in predictive analytics, emerging technology adoption, and long-term scenario planning. We're seeking visionary minds to decode complex signals from 2026 and beyond, transforming foresight into actionable business advantage. Work with Fortune 500 clients in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub, where your insights will directly shape trillion-dollar industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ trend forecasts using advanced data modeling and AI-driven analytics
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Design and implement strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration and metaverse ecosystems
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof business models and revenue streams
- Author thought leadership reports published in top-tier industry publications
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining cutting-edge expertise in biotech convergence and climate resilience
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, R Studio)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, nanotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with 50+ executive-level strategy sessions delivered
- Published research in futures studies or technology forecasting journals
- Professional certification from Association of Professional Futurists (APF) required