Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. At Horizon Dynamics, we're pioneering the 2026 paradigm shift where AI augmentation meets human ingenuity. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and architect our next-gen roadmap. Join our Austin-based innovation lab where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt quantum computing boundaries, and influence how humanity navigates the next decade of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, climate AI) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for ethical AI deployment in post-scarcity economies
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing business models
- Author white papers on human-AI symbiosis for global policy summits
- Design simulation scenarios for climate mitigation and space colonization initiatives
- Partner with DARPA and NASA on 2026 technology roadmapping
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or government innovation labs
- Published research on exponential technologies or singularity economics
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., GBN's scenario planning suite)
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and computational neuroscience
- Experience with policy development for ethical AI frameworks
- Portfolio of 2026 trend analysis publications or conference keynotes
- Certification in Advanced Futures Methodology (AFM) required