Steven Meier

Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Space Solutions Sector at Parsons Corporation

Vienna, Virginia, United States

About Steven Meier

Steven Meier is Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Space Solutions Sector at Parsons Corporation. Location: Vienna, Virginia, United States.

Dr. Meier is a senior technology executive and former member of the federal Senior Executive Service (SES) with more than 30 years of experience leading business and technology strategy, engineering, and innovation across the defense, intelligence, civil, and international sectors. He has defined and executed enterprise technology strategy and vision while overseeing large-scale operations, IRAD, P&L, and organizational transformation for R&D business units exceeding $350M in annual value and 1,200+ personnel. He has a proven track record of delivering differentiated, mission-critical capabilities by aligning emerging technologies with business strategy across ground, air, and space domains. Dr. Meier specializes in accelerating the full technology lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through demonstration and operational transition—leveraging digital engineering, AI/ML, rapid experimentation, and lean execution to reduce risk, compress development timelines, and scale impact. Dr. Meier has led extensive basic and applied R&D portfolios in both government, industry, and nonprofit sectors by driving technology roadmaps, investment prioritization, and the successful transition of advanced capabilities into operational environments. A strategic partner to CEOs, boards, and senior stakeholders, he has deep experience engaging Congress, federal agencies, industry leaders, academia, and international partners to shape technology agendas, secure funding, and build high-value partnerships. A recognized thought leader, he has delivered 60+ presentations, panels, and publications on technology strategy, executive leadership, innovation, federal acquisition, program management, and organizational transformation.

Skills

  • Consulting
  • research and development
  • Project Portfolio Management

Additional experience

  • Associate Director of Research & Director, Naval Center for Space Technology

    U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

    July 2020 – October 2025

Education

  • Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University
  • Graduate Certificates, Georgetown University