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, FL01-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2023
Certificate - Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education 1
USAF
By Correspondence01-2023
Certificate - Airman Leadership School
USAF
Offutt AFB, NE01-2022
Certificate - Air Delivered Conventional Weapons Planning Course
USAF
Fallon, NV01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design And Media
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV12-2017
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