Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, empowering Fortune 500 clients to navigate disruptive technologies and societal shifts. Work in our state-of-the-art innovation hub in downtown San Francisco, collaborating with industry disruptors and thought leaders. We offer unparalleled career growth, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to influence global decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-economic trends through 2026 lens
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author white papers and predictive briefings published in industry journals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Mentor junior analysts in advanced trend-mapping methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation roles
- Expertise in AI ethics, climate tech, and biotechnology convergence
- Proficient in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Track record of advising Fortune 500 leadership on disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)