Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Group to shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Futurist to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global startups to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment with cutting-edge resources and a culture that rewards bold thinking. This is your chance to directly influence how humanity navigates the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to map technology adoption curves through 2026
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum AI, neurointerfaces, climate tech) for strategic impact
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI governance in high-stakes industries
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 clients on future-proofing their operations
- Build partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and global innovation accelerators
- Author white papers on sustainable tech transitions for policy influencers
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or leading tech firms
- Published research on quantum computing applications or climate tech disruption
- Expertise in scenario modeling using tools like Kumu.io or Constellation
- Proven track record advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption
- Fluency in ethical AI frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech commercialization projects