Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Futures Analyst and help organizations navigate tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts that will define 2026. This role blends data science, strategic foresight, and cross-industry analysis to prepare businesses for the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) and their 2026 implications across sectors
- Develop predictive models using machine learning and scenario planning methodologies
- Produce high-impact strategic briefings for C-suite executives and board members
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into organizational strategy
- Monitor real-time data streams to validate or adjust future projections
- Build proprietary frameworks for quantifying emerging technology adoption curves
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify patent opportunities and innovation gaps
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or technology analysis
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (Python, TensorFlow, Tableau)
- Published research on emerging technologies or trend forecasting
- Deep knowledge of global sustainability and climate tech roadmaps
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend prediction accuracy