Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to decode the future of technology and society. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Analyst to forecast emerging trends, develop strategic foresight frameworks, and guide organizations through the transformative landscape of the next decade. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive advisory services, requiring both technical acumen and creative foresight.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to create predictive models for 2026+ scenarios
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating digital transformation
- Produce thought leadership reports and executive briefings on future workforce automation and ethics
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify disruptive opportunities in sustainable tech and human augmentation
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Monitor geopolitical and climate risk factors impacting long-term technology adoption curves
- Author white papers on the ethical implications of 2026-era autonomous systems
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Strategic Foresight (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in technology strategy consulting or corporate innovation roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technology forecasting and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Exceptional data visualization skills using advanced BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI)
- Demonstrated track record of advising executive leadership on transformational change
- Published thought leadership on future of work or digital ethics (portfolio required)
- Experience with AI ethics frameworks and responsible innovation protocols