Dan Parker

Chief People Officer

Dan Parker is an accomplished Chief People Officer with over 20 years of experience in the government contracting sector, who is passionate about fostering high-performing teams, driving talent acquisition strategies, and building people-centric cultures that fuel growth and innovation. Dan’s career has been dedicated to aligning human capital with organizational goals, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory environments, and supporting business scalability through strategic workforce planning.   At Steampunk, he is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources, to include employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, HR technology integration, and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Steampunk, Dan contributes to shaping the overall business strategy, positioning people as the core drivers of success. Whether it’s optimizing HR operations, navigating compliance challenges, or creating a culture of continuous development, he has committed to empowering teams to achieve their full potential and delivering results that support long-term business objectives.

Prior to Steampunk, Dan served as Talent Acquisition leadership roles for GDIT and Agilex, where he was responsible for developing robust talent pipelines and enhancing employee engagement.  Dan enjoys spending his free time with wife Merrilla and his three daughters, reading, cooking, and watching Virginia Tech Hokies sports teams.