Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group as a Senior Futurist Analyst and shape tomorrow's strategic landscape today. We're seeking visionary professionals to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable business intelligence for Fortune 500 clients. This role combines cutting-edge research with executive-level consulting to help organizations navigate technological, social, and economic shifts through 2026 and beyond.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of technology forecasting, behavioral economics, and market disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to develop long-term resilience strategies while leveraging our proprietary AI-driven trend analysis platform. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work remotely 2 days/week while engaging with our dynamic innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive forces impacting global markets through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Produce executive-level trend reports and predictive models using proprietary AI analytics tools
- Lead client workshops on future-proofing business operations and innovation roadmaps
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate foresight into product development and market entry strategies
- Maintain expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their commercial implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field with 5+ years of strategic analysis experience
- Proven track record of developing foresight methodologies for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend mapping, and technological forecasting frameworks
- Strong data visualization skills with proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
- Published thought leadership on future trends (white papers, industry journals, conferences)
- Experience with AI/ML tools for predictive analytics and natural language processing
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences