Utilizes the most complex Web, mainframe, or client server technologies in the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of complex computer systems. Participates in the preparation of needs assessments, planning documents, RFPs, budgets, and project reports. Performs independent analysis of user needs and recommends solutions. Assists in workshops, coordinating with multi-program end-users and management, tracking user acceptance and designing testing/training. Coordinates with users in developing new systems or modifying existing systems. Actively participates in the use of the State Project Management Methodology or approved State agency methodology, which includes project documentation, planning, scheduling, change management, resource allocation, communication, budgeting, quality and risk management, and requirements tracking. Prepares and delivers professional quality written and oral reports to staff, end-users, and management. Develops comprehensive technical documentation and user manuals. Researches, designs, writes, and tests new software programs. Modifies existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to improve its compatibility or performance. Investigates new technologies and determines appropriate technologies to pursue. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design, technical specifications, and test plans within time and cost constraints. Confers with project managers, graphic artists, systems analysts, programmers, sales and marketing professionals and others on technical issues such as system design, limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, interfaces and maintenance. Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functionality to ensure specifications are met. Continually updates technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications to keep up with rapid advancements in information technology.