John Schaar
About John Schaar
John Schaar is a Plans Analyst with expertise in national security, crisis response, and security cooperation. He has held various leadership roles within the United States Marine Corps and has a strong educational background in International Relations, National Security Studies, and Economics.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
John Schaar serves as a Plans Analyst at Valiant Integrated Services, a position he has held since 2023. He works in Suffolk, Virginia, where he applies his expertise in national security and crisis response. His role involves developing strategic plans and innovative solutions to address complex challenges within the organization.
Previous Experience with the United States Marine Corps
John Schaar has extensive experience with the United States Marine Corps, where he held several key positions. He served as Chief Of Staff for the Joint Task Force - Civil Support at United States Northern Command from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he was the Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as Chief of the Deployable Training Division, J7, The Joint Staff from 2019 to 2022, demonstrating his leadership in various operational capacities.
Educational Background in National Security and Military Science
John Schaar has a solid educational foundation in national security and military science. He studied at the NATO Defense College, completing the Senior Course 122 in 2013. He also earned a Master of Arts in Military Science and Operational Studies from Marine Corps University between 2005 and 2006. His undergraduate studies were completed at Saint John's University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 1987 to 1991.
Expertise in National Security and Crisis Response
John Schaar possesses expertise in national security, crisis response, and security cooperation at both strategic and operational levels. He has a demonstrated ability to lead complex engagements with geographically dispersed organizations and deliver decision-quality information under tight deadlines. His focus on developing innovative solutions to emergent problems aligns with maintaining strategic goals.