Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's frontier as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect sustainable tech roadmaps, and drive innovation that shapes the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and climate resilience – where today's breakthroughs become tomorrow's standards.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence global tech policy, sustainable infrastructure, and human-machine collaboration paradigms. You'll partner with Fortune 500 clients to navigate exponential change while mentoring the next generation of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption curves across AI, biotech, and energy sectors
- Architect sustainable innovation roadmaps aligning with UN SDG targets and net-zero initiatives
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive technology impacts
- Produce trend briefings on quantum computing, AGI safety, and climate tech convergence
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Advolve policy frameworks for ethical AI governance and digital sovereignty
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, technology consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record in publishing trend reports on exponential technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech ecosystems
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on future-proofing strategies
- Certification in Futures Studies or relevant advanced degree required
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused innovation projects or publications