Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to decode tomorrow's landscape today. As a 2026 Foresight Analyst, you'll translate emerging trends into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients. We're seeking a visionary thinker to bridge the gap between technological innovation and market disruption. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive advisory services, positioning you at the forefront of strategic foresight.
Our Austin headquarters offers a collaborative environment where your insights will directly shape client roadmaps. You'll work alongside industry veterans and AI specialists to develop trend reports, scenario plans, and innovation frameworks that prepare businesses for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and social trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across healthcare, finance, and tech sectors
- Produce high-impact trend reports translating complex data into strategic recommendations
- Lead workshops on emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics) for enterprise clients
- Collaborate with data scientists to validate foresight models using predictive analytics
- Present findings to executive stakeholders through compelling visual storytelling
- Build and maintain a network of industry innovators and thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Intelligence, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation analysis
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Demonstrated experience delivering executive-level trend briefings
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional written communication and presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in strategic forespace or innovation