Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking visionary Future Strategists to architect the 2026 landscape across technology, sustainability, and human experience. This role pioneers breakthrough methodologies for anticipating and shaping the next decade's paradigm shifts. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policymakers to develop actionable frameworks for exponential growth.
Our Austin headquarters features a 20,000 sq ft innovation lab with quantum computing resources, neuro-interface research facilities, and a dedicated futures simulation theater. This isn't just a job – it's a mandate to redefine human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technological, economic, and social inflection points
- Lead cross-disciplinary 'Horizon Scanning' initiatives identifying emerging paradigms
- Design strategic blueprints for clients navigating 2026 market disruptions
- Author seminal white papers on exponential technology convergence scenarios
- Facilitate high-stakes scenario planning sessions with C-suite executives
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring 2026 preparedness maturity
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Quantum Futures Academy
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or exponential technology
- Published work in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Advanced proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 on transformational strategy
- PhD in Futures Studies, Complexity Science, or equivalent experience
- Deep knowledge of at least three exponential tech domains (AI, biotech, quantum, etc.)
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)