Daniel Gade

Daniel Gade is an experienced public sector executive with a TS/SCI clearance, currently based in Alexandria, Virginia.1 He has an extensive background in government, military, and academic roles.

Career Highlights

Gade is currently self-employed and searching for a small- to mid-size government contracting company to purchase, a position he has held since January 2024.1 His recent professional experiences include:

• Commissioner at the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (January 2022 - January 2024)
• Senior Policy Advisor at Policy Vets (September 2021 - Present)
• Professor of Practice at the School of Public Affairs, American University (January 2019 - May 2021)

Military and Government Service

Gade served as a US Army Officer for 20 years, from May 1997 to May 2017.1 His government roles have included:

• Member of the National Council on Disability
• Senior Advisor at the US Department of Labor (Veterans Employment and Training Service)
• Associate Director at the White House Domestic Policy Council

Education

He holds multiple degrees:

• PhD in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Georgia
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point

Political Involvement

In 2020, Gade was a nominee for the United States Senate in Virginia, running a campaign that raised and spent over $5 million.1

Daniel Gade's diverse experience in public service, academia, and the military, combined with his current search for a government contracting company to purchase, demonstrates his continued commitment to public sector work and entrepreneurship.