Tom O'Steen

Tom O'Steen

Secretary of the Joint Staff (SJS) and Future Plans Officer (CJ35)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program and Project Management Professional

  • Education

    • US Army Senior Leader Seminar

      2014 - 2014
      Certificate National Security Policy Studies

      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… 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 - 2015
      Lincoln Laboratory: Defense Technology Seminar (DTS) for Military Officers

      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… 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 - 2013
      Certificate Brigade Pre-Command Course

      Creating Value, an Outcome Focus; The Strategic Process in an Organization; Strategic Imperatives; Leading Change, Comprehensive Case Study

    • The United States Army War College

      2012 - 2013
      Master's in National Security Studies National Security Policy Studies

      This 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 - 2015
      Fellow, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs International Relations and Affairs

      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… 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 - 2017
      Professional Certificate Government Analytics

      The 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 - 2017
      Certificate Program Veterans'​ Career Transition Program

      A 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 - 1990
      Bachelor's Degree Computer Science
    • Troy University

      1997 - 1999
      Master's Degree Business Administration and Management, General

      Focus on:-Organizational Theory and Behavior-Quantitative Methods in Management-Managerial Finance and Economic Forecasting

  • Experience

    • United States European Command

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
      Secretary of the Joint Staff (SJS) and Future Plans Officer (CJ35)
    • The United States Army War College

      Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
      Resident Student

      Resident 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 2014
      Force Chief of Staff and Commander, Task Force Sinai

      Chief 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 2015
      Chief of Staff of the Army Senior Fellow

      Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.

    • US Army

      Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

      Served 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 2017
      • Director, Army Transformation Office, HQDA G-3/5/7

        Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
    • Thomas O'Steen, LLC

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      Strategic Planner and Policy Analyst, Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Effects
    • MFO - Multinational Force & Observers

      Jan 2018 - Feb 2023
      Director of Plans, Program Analysis, and Operations

      Provided 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 - now
      Land Steward

      Land Stewardship, Trail Maintenance and Film Festival Committee

    • NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

      Sept 2023 - now
      Senior Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      Feb 2017
    • PRINCE2 Agile® Project Management Certification

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Jul 2022