Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technological paradigms and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and cross-industry synthesis to position our organization as the vanguard of post-2025 breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethics councils, and space exploration architects to build the foundation for humanity's next technological epoch.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and prioritize breakthrough technologies with 2026+ impact
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AI singularity, and space commercialization trends
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-proof systems and infrastructure solutions
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on societal implications of emerging tech
- Facilitate cross-industry symposia with government agencies and academic institutions
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting technological adoption timelines
- Build predictive models for workforce transformation in the 2026 digital ecosystem
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Computational Science
- Minimum 8 years experience in technology strategy at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on AI governance or quantum ethics
- Proven track record developing 5+ year technology roadmaps with $50M+ budgets
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, neurotechnology, or space commercialization
- Security clearance eligibility for government-contracting projects
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)