Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to decode the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Analyst to map emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries. This pivotal role requires deep analytical prowess and creative foresight to transform complex data into actionable strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients.
You'll lead cross-functional research initiatives, collaborate with C-suite executives, and develop predictive models that shape our clients' long-term innovation roadmaps. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your chance to architect tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year trend analysis forecasting 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning models for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Produce executive-ready strategic briefings for C-level stakeholders
- Coordinate with global research teams to synthesize cross-industry insights
- Design immersive future-state simulations for client decision-making
- Present findings at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Maintain proprietary database of emerging signals and weak signals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or market research
- Expertise in horizon scanning and weak signal detection methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Track record of published future trend analyses
- Experience with Delphi method and scenario planning frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex futures into business strategy
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ multi-year trend prediction successes