A professional who plans, schedules, and directs preparation of programs to process data and solve problems by use of computers. Responsibilities include:

• Consults with managerial and systems analysis personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and determine extent of programming and coding required.
• Assigns, coordinates, and reviews work of programming personnel.
• Develops programs from workflow charts or diagrams, considering factors, such as computer storage capacity and speed, extent of peripheral equipment, and intended use of output data.
• Converts workflow charts to language processable by computer.
• Enters program codes into computer.
• Enters test data into computer.
• Analyzes test runs on computer to correct or direct correction of coded program and input data.
• Revises or directs revision of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Compiles documentation of program development and subsequent revisions.
• Trains subordinates in programming and program coding.
• Prescribes standards for terms and symbols used to simplify interpretation of programs.
• Collaborates with computer manufacturers and other users to develop new programming methods.
• Prepares records and reports.