Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect sustainable pathways for 2026 and beyond, blending technological foresight with ethical leadership. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, climate resilience, and human augmentation, requiring cross-disciplinary innovation to solve complex global challenges.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, UN policymakers, and quantum computing pioneers to develop predictive frameworks that will shape industries, governments, and societies. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences trillion-dollar decisions in biotechnology, space colonization, and neuro-interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-stakeholder scenario planning for 2026-2030 technological inflection points
- Develop ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and AI decision-making
- Quantify climate adaptation strategies using advanced predictive modeling
- Architect human-AI symbiosis protocols for workforce transformation
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for Fortune 500 clients
- Coordinate with DARPA and ESA on next-generation space habitation standards
- Mentor cross-functional teams in systems thinking and anticipatory governance
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 10+ years applied experience
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technological singularity or climate tipping points
- Expertise in predictive analytics using quantum computing or neural networks
- Deep knowledge of UN SDGs and global policy frameworks
- Proven track record advising C-suite executives on strategic foresight
- Certification in AI ethics from IEEE or ACM
- Fluency in at least two major programming languages (Python, R, Julia)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 10-year horizon forecasting