Responsible for integrating equipment and systems from multiple vendors into the overall organizational configuration to maximize data communications and resource sharing. Provides first level guidance/direction (either as a full-time supervisory job OR on a project management basis) to network planning analysts, technicians, and/or engineers. Conducts feasibility studies on strategic and tactical plans, network design, and evaluation of the network services/technology for network development. Performs complex technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems. Conducts analysis and preparation of financial, budget and recovery reports.