Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's economy as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation business models, and lead transformative initiatives across tech, sustainability, and human augmentation. This role merges foresight with execution, requiring you to navigate uncertainty and shape industries before they exist. Our Austin hub fosters radical collaboration with quantum computing pioneers, climate tech innovators, and neuro-ethics researchers. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive trends by 2026
- Design strategic roadmaps for AI-augmented industries and human-machine symbiosis
- Lead cross-functional sprints prototyping future business models in virtual ecosystems
- Quantify market opportunities in emerging sectors: synthetic biology, quantum commerce, and neural interfaces
- Produce scenario-planning models for climate-resilient infrastructure and circular economies
- Advise C-suite on ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Coordinate with global innovation labs to validate future-state hypotheses
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning outcomes for 2020+ horizons
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Impact Assessment
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and climate adaptation frameworks
- Experience with predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Gartner Pulse)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to stakeholders