R 051631Z MAR 13

ALCOAST 083/13
COMDTNOTE 12920
SUBJ: SELECTION OF DEPUTY ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR ACQUISITION AND
DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION SERVICES (CG-9D/CG-92)
1.  I am pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Claire M. Grady as
the Deputy Assistant Commandant for Acquisition and Director of
Acquisition Services, U.S. Coast Guard.  In this capacity, under the
direction of COMDT (CG-9), Ms. Grady will provide executive-level
program management, resource oversight, and strategic planning across
the Coast Guards acquisition portfolio, including contracting and
acquisition support.
2.  Ms. Grady has over 20 years of contracting and acquisition
experience, and has been a member of the Senior Executive Service
since October 2006.  Prior to her selection as COMDT(CG-9D/CG-92),
Ms. Grady served as the Senior Procurement Executive/Head of
Contracting Activity, responsible for planning, directing,
coordinating, and controlling the procurement policy and operational
contracting programs of the Coast Guard.  Her previous experience
includes serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives in the
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for the Department of
Homeland Security, Deputy Division Director for Surface Weapon
Systems at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Contracting
Officer for the Navys amphibious assault combat ship, Program Manager
for the Navy-wide acquisition of contractor support services
(SEAPORT), and Director of Strategic Initiatives for the NAVSEA
Contracts Directorate.  Ms. Grady has a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Trinity University, a Master in Business Administration degree from
the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science degree in
National Resources Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed
Forces.  In 2010, Ms. Grady received the Presidential Rank Award of
Meritorious Executive.
3.  Ms. Grady assumed the duties of Deputy Assistant Commandant for
Acquisition and Director of Acquisition Services on 10 February 2013.
4.  I would also like to thank Mr. Michael Tangora for his
outstanding service as the outgoing Deputy and his dedication to
public service.
5.  ADM Bob Papp, Commandant, sends.
6.  Internet release authorized.