Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape strategic roadmaps for the next decade. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage data-driven foresight to guide organizations through technological disruption, climate adaptation, and societal evolution. Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of innovation and pragmatism, offering unparalleled opportunities to impact global futures.
What You'll Achieve: Develop predictive models for 2026+ market shifts, author white papers on disruptive technologies, and partner with C-suite executives to future-proof enterprise strategies. We provide competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and access to cutting-edge research ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026 using AI-driven analytics
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate resilience and resource scarcity
- Produce executive briefings on quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-readiness into product roadmaps
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford labs on emerging technology validation
- Author annual 'State of 2026' report for Fortune 500 clients
- Advocate for sustainable innovation in policy and corporate governance
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Data Science
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech analysis
- Proficiency in trend-mapping tools (Gartner, Forrester) and predictive modeling
- Published research on climate-tech or AI governance (IEEE/Springer preferred)
- Experience with scenario planning for Fortune 100 enterprises
- Deep knowledge of 2026 tech horizons: AGI, quantum, synthetic biology
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (ACF/SFIA) or equivalent