Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of data-driven foresight and creative problem-solving to prepare our organization for the technological and societal shifts of the mid-2020s. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies.
What you'll do:
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop predictive models using AI-powered forecasting tools
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive decision-making
- Author quarterly trend briefs for investor and board stakeholders
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AGI)
- Design and execute futures research methodologies (Delphi, SWOT, PESTLE)
- Partner with R&D teams to validate emerging market opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations to cross-functional leadership
- Develop competitive intelligence frameworks for 2026 market positioning
- Manage innovation pipeline prioritization based on future viability
- Create thought leadership content on future-of-work evolution
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech research
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies and forecasting tools
- Proven experience translating complex scenarios into business strategy
- Strong proficiency with data visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership on emerging technology trends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects