Exercise Planning Instructor

Credence; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Credence is seeking an Exercise Planning Instructor to support training and readiness at Vandenberg Space Force Base. You will develop and deliver curriculum in exercise design, operational planning, and business continuity, with a focus on DoD/Space environments.

The role requires 5+ years in related fields, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and CBCM or equivalent certification; Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. Remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in exercise planning, training, or operational planning.
• Experience in military, DoD, Space/Joint environments.
• Proven instruction or facilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training on exercise planning and COOP methodologies.
• Develop and maintain course materials aligned to mission requirements.
• Provide instruction on exercise lifecycle: planning, execution, AARs.
• Integrate COOP principles into training scenarios.
• Facilitate tabletop exercises, simulations, drills, and rehearsals.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with Space Force readiness stakeholders.
• Document lessons learned and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Exercise planning

Training design

Operational planning

Business continuity

COOP planning

Instruction delivery

AARs & lessons learned

DoD/Space domain

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CBCM or equivalent BC certification

Tools

None

Job description

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence is seeking a qualified Exercise Planning Instructor to support training and readiness initiatives at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). This role is responsible for developing, instructing, and executing exercise planning curriculum in support of Space Force and DoD mission requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in exercise design, operational planning, and continuity planning, with demonstrated expertise in business continuity, mission assurance, and instructional delivery within DoD or Space/Joint environments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …

Deliver instructor-led training on exercise planning and business continuity methodologies

Develop and maintain course materials, lesson plans, and training aids aligned to mission requirements

Provide instruction on exercise lifecycle processes, including:

• Planning
• Execution
• After Action Reviews (AARs)

Integrate business continuity and continuity of operations (COOP) principles into training scenarios

Facilitate tabletop exercises (TTXs), simulations, contingency drills, and mission rehearsals

Support development of realistic continuity and operational resilience scenarios

Evaluate student performance and provide feedback, coaching, and remediation

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure training aligns with Space Force readiness and resilience objectives

Document lessons learned and improvement recommendations

Possess working knowledge of the S4S/S7 Training & Exercises Directorate to ensure alignment with directorate priorities and processes

Create training products supporting S4S Command Exercises and Wargames

Identify and recommend training improvements based on observations, performance trends, and stakeholder feedback

Assist with instruction and facilitation in support of S4S/S7 training efforts

Plan, coordinate, and participate in activities to identify training needs, gaps, and deficiencies

Review lessons learned and after-action reports to extract insights and improvement areas

Develop recommendations, training products, and corrective actions to address identified deficiencies

Support S4S/S7 training initiatives and exercise programs as required

Top secret / SCI security clearance is required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree)

Certified Business Continuity Manager (CBCM – Professional) or equivalent business continuity certification (e.g., DRI CBCM, BCI CBCI/MBCI considered comparable depending on program requirements)

5+ years of experience in:

• Exercise planning, training, or operational planning
• Business continuity, COOP, or resilience planning
• Military or DoD training environments

Demonstrated experience in instruction or facilitation roles

Strong working knowledge of:

• Exercise design and evaluation methodologies
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) and contingency planning
• S4S/S7 Training & Exercises Directorate processes, priorities, and training support requirements
• Development of training products supporting command-level exercises and wargames
• Review and analysis of lessons learned and AARs to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements

Outstanding communication and presentation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience supporting Space Force, Air Force, or Joint commands
• Experience integrating continuity planning into operational exercises
• Background in mission assurance, resilience planning, or emergency management
• Familiarity with DoD continuity programs and frameworks (COOP, COG, etc.)
• Experience with after-action reporting and lessons learned processes
• Experience supporting S4S/S7 training initiatives, command exercises, or wargame development

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Collaboration with government personnel and mission stakeholders
• Fast-paced, mission-critical environment supporting national security and space operations readiness

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

CREDENCE LLC specializes in innovative solutions and consulting services to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth for businesses across various industries.

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Where they work

Headquarters WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

1819 COLUMBIA RD NW UNIT, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20009, US