Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as a Senior Futurist Analyst at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking visionary strategists to decode emerging trends and build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and innovation in Austin's thriving tech corridor.
As a key architect of our 2026 foresight framework, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, climate tech, and human-machine interfaces. This role demands both rigorous analytical prowess and creative futurist thinking to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantitative trend models for 2026 technology adoption patterns
- Conduct scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive innovations
- Produce horizon scanning reports on emerging geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts
- Lead cross-functional teams in building strategic foresight roadmaps
- Analyze patent data and academic research to identify emerging innovation vectors
- Present future-focused insights to key stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Advise product development teams on long-term technology integration strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or technology analysis
- Expertise in quantitative forecasting methodologies (Bayesian, Monte Carlo)
- Published work on emerging technology trends or future scenarios
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) and AI trend analysis
- Experience facilitating executive workshops with Fortune 500 clients
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)