Full-Time
Associate
Luminary Labs
11-50 employees
Strategy and program execution consultancy
Compensation Overview
$75k - $90k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Two days on-site per week, typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Support strategy formation and program execution for Fortune 500, nonprofit, and government clients.
- Deliver clients’ day-to-day needs, support client management and deliverables, anticipate upcoming needs, and maintain proactive and responsive client communications.
- Serve as the lead project manager by owning the work plan and executing critical work streams.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify connective patterns in people, companies, and industries, and develop and share insights and recommendations.
- Build financial models for products, services, and emerging businesses, and conduct quantitative analysis to measure performance outcomes.
- Develop presentations based on research and analysis and contribute materials for innovation exercises and ideation workshops.
- Support new business proposals and pitches and deepen value with existing clients.
- Participate in the ongoing recruitment of talent.
- Two to four years of experience, with client services experience being a plus.
- Demonstrated work or educational experience synthesizing data, drawing meaningful insights, and providing actionable strategies.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify internal inconsistencies and recall key insights and decisions affecting project thinking.
- Strong communication skills and a high emotional intelligence, with the ability to use an appropriate tone in client emails and verbal communications.
- Passion for technology and the opportunities it presents to clients.
- Technological literacy and the ability to quickly learn and navigate Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dropbox, and Google Docs.
- Ability to learn quickly and absorb feedback.
- Ability to solve complex problems using analytical and creative methods.
- Ability to structure thinking in an easy-to-follow manner.
- A strong record as a high performer in academic, volunteer, or work activities, with leadership accomplishments.
- Strong numeracy; Excel skills are a plus.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and experience working with corporate clients.
- Flexibility, adaptability, realism, practicality, and agility.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Luminary Labs is a strategy and innovation consultancy based in New York City. It helps government, foundations, and private-sector clients tackle complex, multistakeholder problems in four focus areas: the future of health, the future of work and education, scientific discovery, and infrastructure. The firm combines strategy and execution, guiding collaborative decision-making and turning upfront thinking into concrete strategies and programs that can be implemented. They emphasize clear, transparent work with a focus on high-quality execution, aiming to turn good ideas into real, measurable outcomes. Their approach thrives in spaces where solutions aren’t obvious and the potential for impact is high. The goal is to help clients make informed choices and turn ideas into realities that advance public and private interests while maintaining a balanced, efficient workplace culture.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Spring 2026 updates show active new work across health, infrastructure, education, and science.
- Mission Daybreak still produces VA pilots, contracts, and brand credibility after 2022.
- Recruiting in 2026 signals growth, not retrenchment, across communications, design, and program roles.
What critics are saying
- Luminary depends on federal clients; one procurement freeze hits revenue immediately.
- The new CEO transition in January 2026 resets execution during active program launches.
- No proprietary product exists; a lost VA or BARDA recompete would crush margins.
What makes Luminary Labs unique
- Luminary Labs owns OASIS+ vehicles, including WOSB 47QRCA25DW119, easing federal procurement.
- Its 2026 teams launched MagQuest CubeSats and upcoming NASA, Lyme, and vaccine programs.
- Janna Gilbert became CEO in January 2026, preserving founder Sara Holoubek's continuity.
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Bringing Veteran mental health to the fore. As the BHT 2025 Veteran Week Partner, Luminary Labs supports programming to elevate veteran perspectives. There are 15.8 million Veterans in the United States, representing 6% of the adult civilian population. They have unique healthcare needs and deserve access to the best care possible. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Veterans Health Administration - the nation's largest integrated healthcare system - carries out a critical but challenging mission, delivering exceptional care that is both efficient and high-quality to meet the needs of today's Veterans. Launched in 2022, Mission Daybreak was a $20 million grand challenge to address a top clinical priority for the VA: the crisis of Veteran suicide. Effectively one of the largest suicide prevention funding programs ever created, Mission Daybreak leveraged open innovation to identify promising novel solutions, deliver catalytic seed funding, and provide targeted support through piloting and scaling phases. Today, some Mission Daybreak teams have secured VA contracts to pilot their solutions throughout the VA system, using technology and community-based approaches to reach Veterans where they are. Designed and produced by Luminary Labs, Mission Daybreak continues to accelerate innovation in suicide prevention, demonstrating the support innovators need to navigate large, complex systems to realize long-term impact. Teams that participated in the grand challenge, including Unite Us and NeuroFlow, were recently recognized among the world's best healthtech companies by TIME Magazine. Building on Mission Daybreak's momentum and the lessons learned from supporting innovators in Veteran mental health, Luminary Labs is proud to be the Veteran Week Partner for the 2025 Behavioral Health Tech Conference. Amplifying veterans' experiences at BHT 2025. There are countless opportunities to improve the lives of America's Veterans. Through focused conference programming and content on BHT's blog and Expanding Access podcast, Luminary Labs will amplify Veterans' perspectives and elevate insights for mental health innovation. The Luminary Labs team will join thousands of health and innovation leaders at the 2025 Behavioral Health Tech Conference. On November 12, Ben Alsdurf, Luminary Labs Senior Director, Future of Health, will moderate a panel sharing innovation lessons from working with Veterans, featuring perspectives from former VA officials and providers including: * Dr. Matthew Miller, PhD - As the Vice President of the Military, Veteran, and Family Center of Excellence at A-G Associates, Dr. Miller has over 20 years of experience in Veteran and military healthcare, specializing in suicide prevention and mental health services. As former Executive Director for VA Suicide Prevention at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, he oversaw national evidence-based interventions and transformed the Veterans Crisis Line into the world's largest and most efficient suicide crisis call center. * Terri Tanielian - Terri Tanielian served as Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs and Behavioral Health in the Biden-Harris Administration (2021-2025), where she led key White House initiatives on mental health, substance use, and Veteran services. As former director of the RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research, she led landmark studies including "Invisible Wounds of War" and "Hidden Heroes: America's Military Caregivers," and has authored over 100 publications shaping Veteran health policy. * Dr. Blas Villalobos - Dr. Villalobos is Chief Executive Officer of Centerstone's Military Services, a not-for-profit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and military families. A proud combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps (1999-2003), he brings over 15 years of experience working with the veteran and military community, including previous roles as Director of Veterans Affairs for Chapman University and Veterans Affairs Manager for the Los Angeles Mayor's Office. If you're planning to attend BHT2025, Luminary Labs LLC. hope you'll join Luminary Labs LLC. for this session. Conference attendees can register using code VETERAN25 for a discounted rate, courtesy of Luminary Labs. Sharing veteran perspectives. Luminary Labs LLC. has also produced a series of articles and podcasts highlighting key topics and inspiring voices from the Veteran community. * Understanding the Veterans you already serve. Ben Alsdurf and John Boerstler discuss how most behavioral health organizations in America are already serving Veterans - whether they know it or not - and highlight findings from a recent Ipsos survey. * From patients to pioneers: How Veterans drive health innovation. From CT scans to VR therapy, Veterans have driven some of the biggest breakthroughs in healthcare. In this article on the BHT blog, Ben Alsdurf explores those contributions and how they're shaping the future of behavioral health today. * Understanding the Veteran experience: Avoiding assumptions & providing dignity. In this episode, Wanda Wright, Director of the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement at Arizona State University, advocates for women Veterans. She notes many women don't recognize themselves as Veterans, and this, combined with bias, contributes to higher rates of suicide and homelessness among them. * Bridging the Perception Gap: What Veterans Want in Behavioral Healthcare. In this episode, John Boerstler, Head of Public Sector at Ipsos Public Affairs, discusses the unique challenges Veterans face in accessing behavioral health support and the critical need to reduce the stigma surrounding care-seeking. Luminary Labs LLC. will continue publishing Veteran-focused content leading up to the conference. Check back for future articles and recaps from its session and presence at BHT 2025. There's still time to plan your trip to San Diego - register today using code VETERAN25 for a discounted rate.
"Best-in-Class" contract vehicle makes it even easier for federal clients to access the company's strategy, design, implementation, and scaling services.NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminary Labs, a strategy and innovation consultancy, announced today that it has been awarded an OASIS+ Small Business contract. The award highlights Luminary Labs' strong track record of delivering high-quality strategy, design, implementation, and scaling services to federal government clients. OASIS+ (One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus) is a governmentwide contract program administered by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). It allows agencies across the federal government to acquire innovative solutions from highly qualified businesses on a contract vehicle designed to be Best-in-Class (BIC), satisfying key criteria defined by the Office of Management and Budget
Luminary Labs establishes a partnership model to support continued growth and expansion.NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminary Labs, an independent strategy and innovation consultancy, announced that Janna Gilbert has been named a Partner.Since joining Luminary Labs in 2013, Janna has been instrumental in evolving the consultancy's service offering, building and investing in the team, developing deep relationships with clients, and supporting strategic business expansion. In 2019, Janna was promoted to President and has continued to be meaningfully involved in talent and infrastructure investments to support Luminary Labs' growth.Janna Gilbert, Partner and President at Luminary Labs"Joining Luminary Labs changed the course of my career. I have been fortunate to help build and shape a thriving business, and honored to lead an exceptional team doing extraordinary work. I look forward to what is next as we continue to pursue a better and more hopeful future — for the world, for our clients, and for ourselves." said Janna Gilbert, Partner and President.The company's new partnership model will support continued growth and expansion."By creating a partnership path, we are also ensuring that our company's leadership can expand to meet the scale of our ambitions –– and support our deep commitment to organizational sustainability and longevity." said Sara Holoubek, Founding Partner and CEO.Janna and Sara will continue to serve as President and CEO, respectively.Luminary Labs is a strategy and innovation consultancy established in 2009. The company's work spans a broad cross section of topics across four focus areas: the future of work and education, the future of health, scientific discovery, and infrastructure.Luminary Labs has been tasked with designing and producing open innovation programs on behalf of public, private, and nonprofit organizations, representing more than $250 million in potential cash incentives for accelerating effective, scalable solutions
100+ leading organizations across 20+ industries offer fresh perspectives on designing programs, developing partnerships, and measuring outcomes.NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world has changed dramatically in the past five years, and in this new world, there's a growing awareness of open innovation and recognition of its potential to achieve an organization's most urgent and important goals. Today, Luminary Labs released the State of Open Innovation 2023 , a follow-up to the company's landmark 2018 report. The new report, available online at luminary-labs.com , includes insights from open innovation leaders at more than 100 organizations — including AstraZeneca, Bayer, MIT Solve, NASA, the National Institutes of Health, Siegel Family Endowment, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the University of Chicago, and the Walton Family Foundation.Open innovation comes of ageFive years ago, collaboration was "the new competitive edge." Now, across sectors, partnership is a prerequisite, and open innovation is essential to keeping pace in a rapidly changing world. Open innovation — a model or methodology that intentionally expands beyond internal resources, inviting external innovators and partners to help advance a goal or solve a problem — can include initiatives like prize competitions, accelerators, hackathons, crowdsourcing, open data/research, participatory design, and open partnership models such as consortia.A number of survey respondents noted that open innovation is increasingly the norm, rather than a niche approach
$100 million, five-year initiative targets improved vaccine technologies through prize competitions.NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminary Labs, a leader in accelerating innovation on behalf of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, today announced its partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Luminary Labs will design, promote, and administer two prize competitions in support of Project NextGen's goal to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and enabling technologies.The two international prize competitions will focus on:Catalyzing the development of patch-based vaccine delivery technologies with an emphasis on the collection of clinical evidence with a path toward regulatory approval and commercialization. The prize competition is expected to launch in 2024, with up to $50 million in prizes.in prizes. Reducing the number of doses needed to achieve an effective immune response against a novel coronavirus or pandemic influenza