Our Work
Proven Results Across the Federal Sector
The following case studies represent the scope and caliber of instructional design and workforce development work Vaughn Strategy Group delivers for federal agencies and government contractors. Client details are generalized in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
Enterprise-Wide Onboarding Curriculum Redesign
The Challenge
A large federal civilian agency had fragmented onboarding materials spread across multiple offices, resulting in inconsistent new hire experiences, extended time-to-productivity, and recurring compliance gaps. Existing content was outdated, inaccessible, and not aligned to current mission priorities.
Our Solution
Vaughn Strategy Group conducted a comprehensive needs analysis across six agency components, mapped competency requirements to OPM frameworks, and designed a unified onboarding curriculum covering mission orientation, compliance requirements, and role-specific performance expectations. All materials were developed to Section 508 standards and formatted for both instructor-led and self-paced delivery.
Deliverables
Needs analysis report, competency framework, 12-module curriculum, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids
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SCORM-Compliant Cybersecurity Awareness Training Suite
The Challenge
A major defense contractor required a refreshed cybersecurity awareness training program that met DoD 8570 awareness requirements, integrated with their existing LMS, and replaced an outdated, text-heavy course that was producing low completion rates and poor knowledge retention scores.
Our Solution
Vaughn Strategy Group developed a six-module SCORM 2004 eLearning suite using scenario-based learning and branching simulations to replace passive content consumption with active decision-making practice. Each module included embedded knowledge checks, a final assessment, and xAPI tracking for granular learner analytics. The full suite was WCAG 2.1 AA accessible and LMS-tested prior to deployment.
Deliverables
6 SCORM 2004 modules, branching simulations, knowledge checks, final assessments, LMS integration package, accessibility audit report
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Workforce Capability Assessment & Training Roadmap
The Challenge
A federal law enforcement component faced significant capability gaps in its supervisory workforce following a period of rapid organizational growth. Leadership lacked visibility into the scope of the gaps and had no structured framework for prioritizing training investments across a geographically dispersed workforce.
Our Solution
Vaughn Strategy Group designed and executed a workforce capability assessment across 14 field offices, using structured interviews, focus groups, and a validated competency survey instrument. Findings were synthesized into a prioritized gap analysis and translated into a three-year workforce development roadmap with defined learning interventions, delivery modalities, and Kirkpatrick-aligned evaluation criteria for each priority area.
Deliverables
Capability assessment instrument, gap analysis report, competency model, 3-year training roadmap, evaluation framework, executive briefing
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