Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategy Analyst to shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts impacting 2026 and beyond. This hybrid role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, enabling Fortune 500 clients to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on future opportunities.
You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scenario-based strategic frameworks. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, data-driven decision-making, and bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for clients in AI, climate tech, and biotechnology sectors
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies
- Produce white papers and trend reports published in industry-leading journals
- Identify disruptive technologies and quantify their potential market impact
- Collaborate with data scientists to validate predictive models with real-world data
- Mentor junior analysts on emerging research methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Proficiency with Python/R, Tableau, and forecasting software
- Published thought leadership in tech or sustainability domains
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences