Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape long-term enterprise roadmaps. In this pivotal role, you'll blend data analytics with cultural foresight to prepare our clients for the transformative shifts of 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce quarterly trend reports with data visualizations and predictive modeling
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Present findings at industry conferences and thought leadership summits
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, trend analysis, or futures research
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact analysis
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications
- Experience working with C-level executives in technology or finance sectors
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex data interpretation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)