Logistics Analyst - CSA II

REPORTS TO:

Directly: Logistic Analyst – Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) 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:

• Assist in research and update of Configuration Status Accounting (CSA)
• Assist in review and update of Allowance Equipment List (AEL) Baseline
• Interface with ILS team concerning HM&E Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD) as it relates to CSA
• Interface with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) and Suppliers to obtain Vender Furnished Information
• Interface with In Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs), Material Item Managers and SUPSHIP/Navy as needed
• Interface with Teaming partners /Suppliers concerning selected systems equipment’s configuration support
• Participate in Engineering Change Management meetings documenting
• CSA impacts and providing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates
• Perform Sight Validation of product configuration
• Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS as Necessary

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• General
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 1 year of experience or 2-5 years of CSA experience on Navy, MSC or USCG Contracts in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience in Database development; Configuration Data Managers Database-Open Architecture (CDMD-OA) or Merlin preferred
• Knowledge of Allowance Equipage List (AEL) and Allowance Parts List (APL)
• Basic knowledge of ILS processes and technical areas
• Knowledge of System Breakdowns and Hierarchical Structure Code (HSC) usage
• Working knowledge of New Construction Processes including Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL)
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Related degrees advantageous
• Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience desired, but not required

TOOLS:

• MS Office
• Haystack
• Program specific databases
• CDMD-OA Database
• Merlin Database

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• Will determine the technical adequacy of all CSA deliverables

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

• Will provide CSA input to all members of the ILS Team

LIAISES WITH: Engineering, Supply Chain, Navy, Equipment Suppliers and ILS Support Contractors

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.

• Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hour intervals).

• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.

• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day).

• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day).

• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps) .

• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment (includes documentation, laptops, binders, etc.).

• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.

• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).

• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.

• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.

• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.

• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (up to 95% of the day).

• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.

• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.

• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

• Ability to read and record information in challenging conditions i.e. transposed numbers due to use of mirror to access equipment, dim lighting, small spaces, fine print.

• Required use flashlight, mirror and magnifying glass on occasion to read and record data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY:

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

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.