Job Description
Join HorizonShift Analytics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect long-term business strategies, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role blends data-driven insights with creative foresight to navigate the complex landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes disparate signals into actionable frameworks, and inspires teams to embrace exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies, translating future scenarios into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantitative and qualitative future scenario models for 2026 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional strategy workshops on disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Produce executive briefings on AI ethics, climate resilience, and human augmentation trends
- Design innovation roadmaps aligned with UN SDG 2030 targets
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and sentiment analysis
- Advose on regulatory and policy implications of emerging technologies
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or Data Science
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate foresight
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Expertise in quantum computing, biotech, or climate modeling trends
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (ACF or APF preferred)
- Published thought leadership on 2026 societal or technological shifts
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating complex system modeling