Ethan Joson
Temecula
Summary
Experienced intelligence analyst with over 3 years supporting special operations in fast-paced and complex environments. Skilled at gathering and combining information from multiple sources to provide clear, actionable insights that help leaders make informed decisions. Supported a variety of missions, including overseas deployments, training exercises with international partners, and high-level planning operations. Managed a dynamic operational dashboard tracking real-time locations and activities of over 200 personnel, while also working closely with allied forces as a liaison and instructor to support effective teamwork across cultures. Proficient in multiple intelligence software tools, recognized with several awards for clear communication, coordination with diverse teams, and delivering mission-critical intelligence under pressure. Developed critical thinking and analytical skills within a high-paced, data-driven environment, adept at synthesizing complex information to produce actionable insights.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Forward-Deployed Intelligence Analyst
Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
10.2024 - Current
- Served as the primary intelligence analyst embedded with operational detachments supporting future and current mission planning.
- Provided intelligence support to over six operational detachments and partner force missions.
- Integrated frontline intelligence reports with strategic assessments to inform mission planning and execution.
Lead Analyst – All-Source Production Section
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Produced and distributed comprehensive intelligence reports to support 20+ operational detachments across three companies.
- Integrated human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT) for mission planning and targeting.
- Supported network analysis, site exploitation, and behavioral pattern development.
Forward-Deployed Intelligence Analyst
Joint Special Operations Task Force (INDOPACOM)
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided intelligence support to more than 10 special operations units across all military branches.
- Delivered weekly strategic and regional threat briefings to senior leaders overseeing operations in 35+ countries.
- Maintained situational awareness of global special operations activities and adversary movements.
- Analyzed data across multiple classified intelligence platforms and databases.
Education
AAS - Intelligence Operations Studies
Cochise College
12.2025
Skills
- All-Source Intelligence Analysis
- Targeting and Threat Network Development
- Future and Current Operations Support
- Common Operational Picture (COP) Management — tracking 200 personnel
- Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
- Partner Force Training and Cultural Liaison
- Intelligence Systems: DCGS-A, Palantir, MIST, ATAC, CHROME, CIDNE, Thresher
- Platforms: JWICS/SOCRATES, SIPR, Microsoft SharePoint, Teams
Awards
2× Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSAM), 2× Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
Security Clearance
- Active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility
- Last Investigation: Jan 2023
- Sponsor: USASOC
Timeline
Forward-Deployed Intelligence Analyst
Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
10.2024 - Current
Lead Analyst – All-Source Production Section
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
03.2024 - 08.2024
Forward-Deployed Intelligence Analyst
Joint Special Operations Task Force (INDOPACOM)
08.2023 - 03.2024
AAS - Intelligence Operations Studies
Cochise College
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