Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. to decode the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Foresight Analyst to map technological, societal, and economic trends shaping the next decade. This role blends data science with strategic foresight to position our clients at the forefront of innovation.
Why Join Us? We're revolutionizing strategic planning through predictive analytics and scenario modeling. Our Austin-based hub fosters cross-industry collaboration with Fortune 500 partners in AI, biotech, and sustainable energy.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 technology adoption patterns across key sectors
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging disruptors (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI)
- Produce strategic briefings for C-suite executives on future-proofing business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation roadmaps with 2026 market projections
- Analyze geopolitical and regulatory impacts on long-term technology viability
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Present trend analyses at industry conferences and white paper publications
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, or Strategic Foresight (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, trend analysis, or innovation consulting
- Expertise in predictive modeling tools (Python, R, TensorFlow)
- Published research on long-term technological disruption (peer-reviewed journals)
- Certification in Scenario Planning or Horizon Scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend forecasting accuracy