Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of strategic foresight as we decode the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to identify emerging trends, develop scenario models, and guide our clients through transformative technological and societal shifts. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative storytelling to prepare organizations for tomorrow's opportunities and challenges.
You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to produce cutting-edge trend reports, lead horizon scanning initiatives, and deliver executive-level strategic recommendations. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a passion for shaping how industries evolve in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends affecting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop and validate scenario models for technological adoption, market evolution, and societal shifts
- Produce high-impact trend reports and strategic briefs for Fortune 500 clients
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing strategies and innovation roadmaps
- Build and maintain expert networks across emerging technology domains
- Translate complex data into actionable insights through compelling visualizations and narratives
- Advolve clients on long-term strategic planning based on 2026 forecast models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futures or strategy publications
- Experience advising C-suite executives on transformational strategy