Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable futures for Fortune 500 clients. This role blends data science, behavioral economics, and systems thinking to shape next-generation business models.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources for paradigm-shifting research. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors while leveraging our proprietary Horizon Analytics platform to predict market shifts before they happen.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantitative forecasting models for 2026+ market evolutions using AI-driven scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Author white papers on societal impacts of automation and human augmentation
- Design resilience frameworks for climate adaptation and resource scarcity
- Advocate ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Curate annual Future State Summit with 500+ C-suite executives
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Complexity Science, or related field (or equivalent demonstrable expertise)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 100 clients
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (Python, R, TensorFlow)
- Published author in peer-reviewed futures journals
- Deep understanding of Kardashev Scale implications for business strategy
- Portfolio of successful 10-year horizon forecasts
- Fluency in systems thinking and game theory modeling