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Exercise Planning Instructor

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 has an immediate need for 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
    • Scenario development
    • 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

Requirements

  • 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

  • On-site at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA
  • Collaboration with government personnel and mission stakeholders
  • Fast-paced, mission-critical environment supporting national security and space operations readiness

Salary Range: $175,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

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