Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to decode the future. As a 2026 Futures Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of anticipating technological and societal shifts that will redefine industries. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can transform complex data into actionable strategies for tomorrow's world. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin headquarters, where innovation meets impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and global trends to forecast industry landscapes through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients navigating future disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops on exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on future-proofing business strategies
- Collaborate with quantum computing and AI research teams to validate predictive models
- Adv executive leadership on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity identification
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Proficiency in predictive modeling tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, AnyLogic)
- Published research on technology adoption curves or megatrend analysis
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Shell's Two Uncertainties)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/CFP) preferred