Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as we pioneer the 2026 frontier of sustainable technology and human augmentation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap, blending AI ethics, biotech integration, and decentralized systems to redefine human progress. This role sits at the intersection of neuroscience, quantum computing, and socio-economic forecasting, offering unparalleled influence on shaping humanity's trajectory.
Our Austin-based innovation lab offers a dynamic environment where your strategic foresight will directly impact emerging markets worth $2.3 trillion. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI ethicists, and space engineers to develop frameworks for 2026's most critical challenges: climate-positive tech, neuro-enhancement governance, and interplanetary resource allocation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps integrating AI ethics, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning for climate-positive industrial ecosystems and human augmentation policies
- Architect governance frameworks for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and neuro-interfaces
- Forecast socio-economic impacts of space colonization and quantum internet infrastructure
- Partner with policy think tanks to shape 2026 global technology governance standards
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams in foresight methodologies and exponential trend analysis
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and venture capital stakeholders on emerging paradigms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, technology policy, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AI) and ethical frameworks
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and climate-positive technology integration
- Published work on human-machine symbiosis or space resource economics
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CSF, APF) or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to translate complex systems into actionable executive narratives