Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as a Future Strategist and architect the next frontier of business evolution. We're seeking visionary thinkers to design actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, blending emerging technologies with human-centric solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll shape how organizations navigate disruption, drive sustainable growth, and create competitive advantages in an era of exponential change.
Our Austin hub thrives at the intersection of technology and creativity, offering unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into tangible outcomes. If you're passionate about redefining industries and pioneering what's next, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic frameworks integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market shifts
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical, economic, and technological volatility
- Produce data-driven forecasts and impact assessments for emerging markets
- Collaborate with R&D to translate future concepts into pilot initiatives
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Monitor horizon-scan outputs to refine strategic priorities quarterly
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Business Analytics, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong proficiency with scenario planning tools (e.g., SAMI, GBN)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience with AI-driven forecasting platforms (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic projects or research