Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our lead 2026 Futurist. Nexus Horizons Inc. seeks a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation frameworks, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's dynamic tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze technological, economic, and social trends through 2026 horizon scanning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging domains (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Author white papers and thought leadership on future-proofing methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across business units
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Experience with AI/ML trend forecasting tools
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)