Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to decode the future. As a 2026 Futures Analyst, you'll transform complex data into actionable foresight for Fortune 500 clients navigating tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map emerging tech trends, geopolitical shifts, and market disruptions that will define 2026.
Our Austin-based innovation hub combines cutting-edge AI forecasting with human intuition to deliver unparalleled strategic intelligence. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers and present findings to executive teams shaping global industries. This role offers unparalleled growth at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human behavior.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends and market signals to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop predictive models using AI-driven analytics and human expert consensus
- Produce executive briefings on disruption risks and innovation opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate foresight into client strategies
- Present findings to C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for high-stakes decision-making
- Maintain proprietary database of forward-looking indicators and trend signals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience in strategic foresight or trend analysis
- Proficiency in AI forecasting tools and data visualization platforms
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in emerging tech or future trends
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ predictive accuracy