Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging paradigms in technology, society, and industry. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies, ensuring our leadership position in an evolving global economy.
Our Austin-based hub offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape product development, market entry, and organizational resilience. We value intellectual curiosity and reward bold thinking with industry-leading compensation and unparalleled growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends with 2026 impact
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports synthesizing complex data into actionable insights
- Coordinate cross-functional workshops to align teams on emerging opportunities
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Quantify future market potentials using predictive modeling tools
- Present foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and systemic thinking methodologies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in emerging technology or societal trends
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on future strategy
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., AC/CFP preferred)