Job Description
Shape the future as Nexus Horizons' lead 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect our roadmap for the next technological revolution. This pivotal role demands someone who thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that position us at the forefront of innovation, transforming abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond.
In our dynamic Austin hub, you'll analyze quantum computing breakthroughs, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech paradigms to guide product development, market expansion, and talent acquisition. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions across our autonomous systems, biotech, and space exploration divisions. If you're passionate about demystifying tomorrow's challenges and building the future, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic trends to forecast 2026 market opportunities and disruptors
- Develop scenario-planning models for quantum computing, AI governance, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align 5-year strategic roadmaps with executive vision
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms and ethical innovation
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
- Advantage stakeholders on emerging risks in bioengineering and space commercialization
- Maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of publishing trend forecasts with measurable business impact
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (e.g., from University of Houston)