Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for the post-2025 landscape. Shape how industries evolve by predicting technological, social, and economic trends that will redefine our world. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our Austin Innovation Hub.
Why Nexus Horizons? We're not just preparing for 2026 – we're actively creating it. Our Austin campus features quantum computing labs, bio-simulation suites, and AI ethics think tanks where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market disruptions using advanced AI analytics
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Scenario' workshops with C-suite executives
- Author white papers on emerging technologies (quantum, neurotech, climate AI)
- Design 5-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners
- Collaborate with DARPA and NASA on pre-2030 innovation frameworks
- Present findings at World Economic Forum and TED conferences
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 companies
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals (Nature Futures, etc.)
- Expertise in predictive modeling and scenario planning tools
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech
- Proven track record of influencing multi-billion dollar decisions
- Fluency in at least 2 languages (Mandarin/Spanish preferred)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (WFS/AFF)