Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-gen frameworks, and lead our innovation pipeline. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and human-machine collaboration, shaping the future of global industries.
Our Austin-based team operates at the bleeding edge of predictive analytics and adaptive systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government think tanks to develop roadmaps for sustainable technological advancement. This is more than a job—it's your chance to architect humanity's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for AI, biotech, and autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional sprints with MIT/Stanford research labs
- Develop predictive models for societal impacts of quantum computing
- Design ethical frameworks for AGI deployment and human augmentation
- Secure $10M+ in innovation grants from NSF and DARPA
- Pioneer closed-loop sustainability protocols for 2030 tech ecosystems
- Present findings at Davos and UN Technology Summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Sociology
- 7+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or national labs
- Published work in Nature Futures or IEEE Technology & Society
- Expertise in scenario planning using Monte Carlo simulations
- Certification in AI Ethics (IEEE or ACM)
- Fluency in Python, R, and predictive modeling libraries
- Demonstrated success securing federal innovation funding
- Portfolio of implemented future-proofing frameworks