Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next decade. Join our elite innovation team in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, where your foresight will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to define how humanity evolves.
Our culture rewards audacious thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists in an environment that transforms theoretical possibilities into tangible breakthroughs. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a company valued at $2.3B.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven analytics to forecast market evolution scenarios
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into strategic planning cycles
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces published in MIT Technology Review, Wired, and Davos forums
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academic institutions, and industry think tanks
- Design immersive scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients and government agencies
- Secure $5M+ in research grants for future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Innovation
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 or global policy institutions
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies: Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis
- Expertise in AI/ML modeling, quantum computing, or climate tech adaptation
- Proven track record of influencing organizational strategy with future-focused insights
- Security clearance eligibility preferred for government collaboration projects