Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group, where we decode tomorrow's opportunities today. As a 2026 Futures Research Analyst, you'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to forecast industry shifts, technological disruptions, and market evolutions. We're seeking visionary thinkers to shape strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating the transformative landscape of 2026. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub alongside world-renowned futurists and data scientists.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market impacts
- Develop predictive models using advanced statistical methods and machine learning
- Produce actionable scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state strategies
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive innovations
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University research networks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Data Science, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or tech research
- Proficiency in Python/R for trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Published work on technological disruption scenarios
- Experience with horizon scanning and Delphi methodologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-state roadmap projects