Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Awards
Generic
Jonathon Estrada

Jonathon Estrada

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dynamic Target Operations Analyst with the United States Air Force, recognized for excellence in Collateral Damage Estimation and compliance management. Proven expertise in qualitative analysis and risk assessment, leading teams to achieve mission success. Distinguished for contributions to high-stakes operations and effective training initiatives, enhancing operational readiness and collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Target Operations Analyst

United States Central Command
05.2025 - Current
  • Junior Service Member of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2025.
  • Conducts Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) across the 21-country Area of Responsibility (AOR).
  • Manages Intelligence Oversight program for 109-member Targets office to ensure compliance with the Command's guidance.
  • Schedules and coordinates group PT for 30 joint members twice a week.

Target Materials Supervisor

United States Strategic Command
06.2022 - 05.2025
  • Lead Quality Control (QC) analyst for Target Materials Branch.
  • Managed imagery product requests for a team of 17 joint military and civilian members.
  • Reviewed target folders across USSTRATCOM operational plans, supporting nuclear planning and operations.
  • Acted as facility manager for the division, monitoring structural integrity and vault access.
  • Worked and coordinated with civilian contractors for multi-million dollar construction project.
  • Received Distinguished Graduate for Airman Leadership School (ALS) in 2022.
  • Junior Service Member of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2022.
  • Hand-selected to sit with the Commander of USSTRATCOM birthday ball.


Targeting Analyst

366 Operations Support Squadron
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Supported three F-15E fighter squadrons.
  • Deployed overseas with the 391st fighter squadron in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).
  • Lead targeting analyst during successful strike of President's number one high value target.
  • Briefed 21st Chief of Staff of USAF resulting in getting coined.
  • Recommended weapons employment tactics during Fighter Wing training.
  • Scheduled and conducted training session for members.
  • Managed target imagery for mission planning and weapon pairing.


Education

Certificate - Collateral Damage Estimation Certification Course

USAF
Macdill AFB, FL
01-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06-2023

Certificate - Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education 1

USAF
By Correspondence
01-2023

Certificate - Airman Leadership School

USAF
Offutt AFB, NE
01-2022

Certificate - Air Delivered Conventional Weapons Planning Course

USAF
Fallon, NV
01-2021

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design And Media

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV
12-2017

Skills

  • Adaptability and versatility
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Target Operations Analyst

United States Central Command
05.2025 - Current

Target Materials Supervisor

United States Strategic Command
06.2022 - 05.2025

Targeting Analyst

366 Operations Support Squadron
07.2019 - 06.2022

Certificate - Collateral Damage Estimation Certification Course

USAF

Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Certificate - Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education 1

USAF

Certificate - Airman Leadership School

USAF

Certificate - Air Delivered Conventional Weapons Planning Course

USAF

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design And Media

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Awards

  • Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Award at Wing Level
  • Junior Service Member of the Quarter Award, x2
  • Joint Service Commendation Medal
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal
  • Air and Space Achievement Medal