Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect sustainable solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands strategic foresight, interdisciplinary expertise, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible impact.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability experts. We provide industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a $50K annual innovation budget to pursue groundbreaking projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology impact forecasts using quantitative modeling and scenario analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging risks and opportunities in climate, AI, and biotechnology
- Design sustainable urban infrastructure blueprints for 15+ partner municipalities
- Create predictive frameworks for workforce transformation in post-automation economies
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government agencies
- Oversee prototyping of experimental technologies with our R&D division
- Maintain proprietary foresight database with 10,000+ trend indicators
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, sustainability planning, or innovation consulting
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Palantir)
- Demonstrated experience publishing peer-reviewed future scenarios
- Expertise in climate modeling or AI ethics frameworks
- Exceptional presentation skills with Fortune 500 experience
- Validated track record of implementing futuristic solutions
- Portfolio of published foresight work or patents