Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a Senior Futurist Strategist to lead Project 2026—a groundbreaking initiative shaping tomorrow's technological landscape. We seek a visionary thinker to forecast emerging trends, design strategic roadmaps, and drive innovation at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable development. This role offers unparalleled impact in defining how humanity interacts with future technologies.
Why Horizon Dynamics? We're a forward-thinking incubator partnering with NASA, DARPA, and global tech leaders. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, flexible remote options, and a culture where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2025-2030 horizon) using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Develop strategic frameworks for ethical AI deployment and human-machine symbiosis
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for climate resilience
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Secure partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications for IEEE and Nature Futures journal
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis
- Published research on human-technology co-evolution or sustainable tech
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience securing $500K+ research grants or corporate innovation budgets
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech commercialization projects