Job Description
Shape tomorrow today as Horizon Dynamics' lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary to decode emerging tech trends and architect the next decade's digital landscape. Join our cross-disciplinary innovation lab where quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics intersect. This pivotal role influences product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 disruption.
Your strategic foresight will directly impact $500M+ innovation portfolios while mentoring next-gen futurists in our Austin R&D hub. Enjoy flexible hybrid work, unlimited learning stipends, and equity in a company valued at $2B+.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 technology roadmaps using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on emerging tech disruption
- Author quarterly foresight reports on AI ethics, quantum adoption, and climate-tech convergence
- Design innovation frameworks for clients navigating regulatory shifts in autonomous systems
- Mentor junior strategists in horizon scanning methodologies and trend synthesis
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Stanford HAI on future-proofing initiatives
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with tech foresight focus
- Proven track record of modeling long-term tech disruption (e.g., AI, quantum, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi Method)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s tech trends (IEEE/Wired/Forbes)
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend analysis and data visualization
- Security clearance preferred for government-contracted work