Serves as expert technical and industry resource to management, clients and development staff in new uses of information technology and in all phases of major system and subsystem development.

Provides consultation on internal and industry IT technical and business process capabilities including leadership in the identification and recommendation of new IT opportunities.

Formulates, contributes to, and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for research, prototype, and proof-of-concept IT activities.

Directs and participates in software/hardware releases and installation tasks.

Participates in and may direct the analysis and definition of efficient, cost effective application solutions which support client business processes and functional requirements.

Leads software coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and installation tasks for on-line and batch processes in accordance industry best practices and specific internal procedures and standards.

Evaluates application architecture and design, development and maintenance programming deliverables, technology tools, and associated technology process for application systems including integrated software and hardware application configurations.

Participates in and may direct problem definition and problem resolution activities.

Coordinates with internal departments to provide associated deliverables required for projects.

Conducts client interviews to perform analysis of client business processes and functional requirements. Prepares appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information.

Participates in and may lead IT forums, technology assessments, industry research, and other projects as needed.

Prepares and conducts presentations of various work products and IT technology directions and strategies.

Review, creates, and/or revises internal IT standards and procedures.

Performs knowledge transfer to staff. May review technical work of staff.

Performs other duties as required.