Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll transform foresight into actionable strategy, driving innovation across our portfolio of next-generation enterprises.
Our Austin-based innovation hub thrives on bold ideas and collaborative disruption. As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll interface with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and publish seminal research that shapes industry paradigms. This is more than a job—it's your platform to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Produce annual 'Future State' whitepapers and trend briefings
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with global stakeholders
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive modeling and risk analysis
- Advise product development teams on long-term technology adoption curves
- Represent company at global foresight forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning with proven trend-translation impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation domains
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising executive teams on 5-10 year strategic pivots
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complexity into clarity
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight-to-strategy execution track record