Job Description
Shape tomorrow's decisions today at Horizon Insights Group. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futures Research Analysts to decode emerging trends and strategic opportunities across technology, sustainability, and human evolution. Join our elite team of futurists in Austin where innovation meets impact.
Why This Role? As a 2026 Futures Research Analyst, you'll pioneer methodologies to anticipate market shifts, geopolitical transformations, and technological disruptions. We offer unparalleled resources, collaborative white-space thinking sessions, and direct influence on Fortune 500 strategy.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ market landscapes using AI-driven scenario analysis
- Produce quarterly foresight reports on climate-tech convergence and biotechnology breakthroughs
- Design horizon-scanning frameworks for quantum computing applications and decentralized networks
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives on long-term strategy adaptation
- Curate proprietary databases of emerging technologies and geopolitical risk indicators
- Publish thought leadership in partnership with MIT Technology Review and World Economic Forum
- Advise on policy implications of AI governance and neurotechnology adoption curves
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or quantitative social sciences
- 5+ years experience in trend analysis or strategic planning with tech/economic focus
- Expertise in Delphi methodology, cross-impact matrix analysis, and horizon scanning
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Published portfolio of scenario planning work or foresight publications
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Clearing for government security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)