Frank Kucera, Jr., PMP

Experience

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  Raytheon

  Jun 1998 - Mar 2003

  Program Control Analyst

  § Have worked to provide support to the program management organization in the areas of business strategy, program controls (cost and schedule), discretionary funds planning and proposal management.

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  L-3 Communications

  Mar 2003 - Aug 2005

  Program Control Team Leader

  § Frequent use and general knowledge of DOD industry practices, techniques, and standards for cost /schedule control.§ Maintenance and reporting of the performance baseline data for each responsible program; on-going analysis of cost data to determine trends, potential cost savings, and possible risk areas; support to cost proposal preparation; maintenance of manpower projection data; preparation of cost data briefing material; coordination with accounting division to insure consistency of data; and other similar tasks related to program cost performance.§ Provided scheduling support in accordance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines, division directives and any particular program requirements. Where applicable utilize EVMS data to support financial forecasts.§ Coordinated and forecasted the recognition of profit and bookings and cash positions in support of the annual operating plan (AOP).§ Developed solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Referred to policies and practices for guidance.§ Contributed to the completion of organizational projects and goals. § Frequent exposure to internal company and external contacts. Represented organization on specific projects.§ Financial Planning§ Financial Analysis§ Financial Reporting§ Financial Forecasting§ Proficient in the use of Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint. Show less

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  L-3 Integrated Systems Group

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Team Leader, Program Manager

  § Responsible for the financial, applicable technology, and schedule performance of assigned programs within cost limitations and established standards.§ Coordinate proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs, negotiation and administration of contracts. Had authority to make decisions, carry out actions, and direct others in matters related to the duties and goals of the position. Set the highest ethical standard for myself and my team.§ Establish program plans and milestones and monitors adherence to program master plans and schedules. Develop control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, use risk management to identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken, and ensure the meeting of company's contract commitments. Show less

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  L-3 Communications Waco

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2019

  • Manager II, Program Management

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2019

  • Manager I - Program Management

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
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  L3Harris Technologies

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Senior Manager Program Management

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Program Manager, Lead/Mgr

    Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Program Manager, Sr Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Oct 2022