
Tom O'Steen
Secretary of the Joint Staff (SJS) and Future Plans Officer (CJ35)

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Program and Project Management Professional
Education

US Army Senior Leader Seminar
2014 - 2014Certificate National Security Policy StudiesSLS is a one-week leader development course that enhances the education of select senior Army colonels, GS15 Department of the Army civilians and nominative position CSMs/SGMs who are either currently assigned, or projected for assignment, to key positions as advisors and staff officers for general officers and senior civilian leaders. The SLS offers an experience that is both broadening and educational, focused on preparation for service at the National level. The SLS is comprised of… Show more SLS is a one-week leader development course that enhances the education of select senior Army colonels, GS15 Department of the Army civilians and nominative position CSMs/SGMs who are either currently assigned, or projected for assignment, to key positions as advisors and staff officers for general officers and senior civilian leaders. The SLS offers an experience that is both broadening and educational, focused on preparation for service at the National level. The SLS is comprised of presentations and seminar sessions, facilitated by the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) faculty and mentored by a retired three star general officer senior facilitator. The SLS utilizes notable strategic level commentators from joint military, interagency, inter-governmental, non-governmental, media and academic communities to address current and future leadership, management, strategic and security issues. Show less

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2015 - 2015Lincoln Laboratory: Defense Technology Seminar (DTS) for Military OfficersNow in its 19th year, Defense Technology Seminar is a unique Lincoln Laboratory seminar specifically designed for military officers. The full, one-week seminar is a "booster shot" on the latest technology for dealing with military challenges, counter-insurgency conflicts and terrorism. A wide variety of topics are presented in terminology understandable to those not involved daily with technology. Demonstrations, tours of high technology laboratories and facilities, and talks on broad issues… Show more Now in its 19th year, Defense Technology Seminar is a unique Lincoln Laboratory seminar specifically designed for military officers. The full, one-week seminar is a "booster shot" on the latest technology for dealing with military challenges, counter-insurgency conflicts and terrorism. A wide variety of topics are presented in terminology understandable to those not involved daily with technology. Demonstrations, tours of high technology laboratories and facilities, and talks on broad issues in national security by distinguished guest speakers are all part of the seminar. Attendance is by invitation and intended for mid-level officers (O3-O6) and a select number of government civilians who must be U.S. citizens and hold a security clearance. Show less

The University of Kansas School of Business
2013 - 2013Certificate Brigade Pre-Command CourseCreating Value, an Outcome Focus; The Strategic Process in an Organization; Strategic Imperatives; Leading Change, Comprehensive Case Study

The United States Army War College
2012 - 2013Master's in National Security Studies National Security Policy StudiesThis educational program is designed for senior military and civilian leaders to prepare for service at the strategic level in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) national security community. The School develops strategic leaders by providing a strong foundation of wisdom, grounded in mastery of the profession of arms, and by educating future leaders in the theory and practice of strategy, operations, national security, resource management, and responsible command.

Harvard University
2014 - 2015Fellow, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs International Relations and AffairsThe Fellows Program is the principal forum for the interaction of practitioners with the faculty of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. The program was inaugurated in 1958, simultaneous with the establishment of the Center itself, in the belief that the Center's research activities would benefit from the contributions of non-academic professionals with broad practical experience in international affairs, and that the Center could broaden the practitioners' horizons and deepen… Show more The Fellows Program is the principal forum for the interaction of practitioners with the faculty of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. The program was inaugurated in 1958, simultaneous with the establishment of the Center itself, in the belief that the Center's research activities would benefit from the contributions of non-academic professionals with broad practical experience in international affairs, and that the Center could broaden the practitioners' horizons and deepen their understanding of the contemporary issues in which they are professionally involved. Show less

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs
2016 - 2017Professional Certificate Government AnalyticsThe Johns Hopkins Certificate in Government Analytics curriculum provides students with foundational skills in statistical analysis and the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialty area, including advanced statistics, geospatial analysis, political behavior and public policy analysis and public management.

Syracuse University
2016 - 2017Certificate Program Veterans' Career Transition ProgramA 12 month, advisor-led, on-line learning program, delivered to post 9/11 veterans and military spouses; includes 21 pathways leading to a Syracuse University Certificate of Completion; students may choose to work towards an industry certification through globally recognized organizations including PMP, CISSP, and SPHR.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1986 - 1990Bachelor's Degree Computer Science
Troy University
1997 - 1999Master's Degree Business Administration and Management, GeneralFocus on:-Organizational Theory and Behavior-Quantitative Methods in Management-Managerial Finance and Economic Forecasting
Experience

United States European Command
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012Secretary of the Joint Staff (SJS) and Future Plans Officer (CJ35)
The United States Army War College
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013Resident StudentResident student at the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Earned a Master's Degree in National Security Studies.

MFO - Multinational Force & Observers
Jul 2013 - Jul 2014Force Chief of Staff and Commander, Task Force SinaiChief of Staff and second in command of the 13-nation peacekeeping force observing the 1979 Egypt-Israeli Peace Treaty and the 1981 Security Protocols. Commander of Task Force Sinai, the 700-Soldier US contingent to the MFO

Harvard University
Aug 2014 - Jul 2015Chief of Staff of the Army Senior FellowFellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.

US Army
Jul 2015 - Jul 2017Served in a variety of operational positions from platoon leader through brigade commander in the United States, South Korea, Germany, Panama, Honduras, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Egypt. Last operational assignment was as both the Chief of Staff, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), and Commander, Task Force Sinai (U.S. Army MFO contingent) from 2013-2014. Also served in strategic/enterprise positions on the staffs of U.S. European Command and Headquarters, Department of the Army. Portfolio Manager for the accomplishment of Army Senior Leader priorities in the budget year of execution. Oversees the development and management of the Army Campaign Plan (ACP), the yearly strategic document which prioritizes strategic objectives. Analyzes and assesses progress to present decisions to Army Senior Leaders. Manages ACP Strategic Efforts, those emerging challenges or opportunities that require integration across the Army to align effort and resources.
U.S. Army Infantry Officer
Jun 1990 - Jul 2017Director, Army Transformation Office, HQDA G-3/5/7
Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

Thomas O'Steen, LLC
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017Strategic Planner and Policy Analyst, Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Effects
MFO - Multinational Force & Observers
Jan 2018 - Feb 2023Director of Plans, Program Analysis, and OperationsProvided oversight on Planning and Operations with emphasis on Force Protection, Aviation operations and troop rotations. Advised the Director General on all military issues.Served as a key interlocutor with partner-nation civilian and military leadership on terms of participation, manning and equipping of their participating troops.Participated in USG Interagency discussions on policy and US strategy in the Sinai and the region. Coordinates with State Department, Defense Department (OSD, JCS, NGB and Army Staff) and other agencies on US participation in MFO and Peace Treaty policy matters.Conducted legislative outreach on MFO budget issues. Worked directly with Appropriations Staff on MFO budget language proposals, and managed a multi-million-dollar force protection fund to specifically address emergent threats in Sinai. Show less

SELT - Southeast Land Trust of NH
Jan 2023 - nowLand StewardLand Stewardship, Trail Maintenance and Film Festival Committee
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NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Sept 2023 - nowSenior Project Manager
Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Professional
Project Management InstituteFeb 2017
PRINCE2 Agile® Project Management Certification
AXELOS Global Best PracticeJul 2022
Languages
- enEnglish
- itItalian
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