REPORTS TO:
Directly: Assigned ILS Team Lead
Indirectly: ILS Manager
SUPERVISES: None
Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for all Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) activities
o Development of CDMD-OA CSA database for all configuration worthy items
o Ensures all contractual required Logistics Support Information (LSI) data
elements are accurately reported in CDMD-OA
• Responsible for interfacing with OEMs/Suppliers to obtain Vendor Furnished
Information as needed
• Responsible for interfacing with Navy/SUPSHIP personnel on CSA and CDMDOA
related issues
• Responsible for ensuring all change order activity that impacts CSA is processed,
documented and communicated to rest of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Team
• Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS as
necessary
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
• General
o 5 - 7 years of CSA experience on Navy, MSC or USCG Contracts
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Experienced in interacting with Supply Chain, Engineering, multiple design
teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment
manufacturers.
o Computer literate and familiar with CDMD-OA and Microsoft Office products.
o High School diploma or equivalent required. Related degrees advantageous
o Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience desired, but not required
TOOLS:
• MS Office
• CDMD-OA
• Haystack
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
• Will determine the technical adequacy of all CSA deliverables
DISCRETION EXERCISED:
• Will provide CSA input to all members of the ILS Team
Updated 03/10/14
LIAISES WITH: Engineering, Supply Chain, Navy, Equipment Suppliers and ILS
Support Contractors
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed
necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
ACCEPTED
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of CSA experience on Navy, MSC or USCG contracts
- Familiarity with CDMD-OA
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Familiarity with Haystack
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience interacting with Supply Chain, Engineering, design teams, customer representatives, and equipment manufacturers
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related degree
- Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience
- Ability/willingness to cross-train to other ILS areas as necessary
- Proof of US Person status
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance if required
What We Do
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America








