Austal USA
Jason Welch is a seasoned security and information technology professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Vice President of Security and Information Technology and Chief Technology and Security Officer at Austal USA since March 2014, Jason has also held senior positions at DTC Communications as Director of Security, CSC as Senior Security Manager, and BAE Systems as Security Manager. Jason's expertise encompasses facility security management, compliance with the National Industrial Security Program, and FOCI mitigation. Additionally, Jason's military background includes serving as a Security Manager in the US Army, providing a strong foundation in security operations and management.
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Austal USA
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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 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.