Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group as we decode the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Analyst to map emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will shape the next decade. This role blends data science, strategic foresight, and cross-industry collaboration to position our clients at the forefront of innovation.
In this high-impact position, you'll work with Fortune 500 companies to develop horizon-scanning frameworks, identify disruptive inflection points, and create actionable roadmaps for the 2026+ landscape. You'll leverage proprietary predictive models, conduct scenario planning, and present findings to C-suite executives in dynamic workshops.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain predictive models for 2026+ technology adoption curves
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across biotech, AI, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and economic disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops with clients to translate foresight into strategy
- Author quarterly trend briefs and annual futures outlook reports
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies
- Present findings at industry conferences and executive summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in predictive modeling and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech ecosystems (AI/ML, Web3, neurotech)
- Proven track record of translating complex data into executive insights
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills
- Experience with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or publications