Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. You'll architect transformative roadmaps for emerging technologies while bridging the gap between visionary concepts and market-ready innovations. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape global tech adoption. Collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech pioneers to define the next decade's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological convergence (AI, biotech, quantum computing) through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on emerging tech disruption
- Author whitepapers on societal impacts of automation and metaverse integration
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype futuristic solutions (neural interfaces, climate AI)
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives at industry summits
- Monitor patent trends and academic breakthroughs in emerging fields
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis or tech roadmaps
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with ethical AI frameworks and sustainability tech
- Public speaking record at tech conferences (TED, Web Summit)