Perplexity​/AI Integration Lead

Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Perplexity/AI Integration Lead to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. The position is hybrid, requires 3 days onsite. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag IT Systems, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced and innovative AI Integration Lead to join a forward-thinking technology team supporting the adoption and operationalization of artificial intelligence tools and platforms across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is a technically proficient and strategically minded professional with hands‑on experience implementing AI-powered solutions, including large language model (LLM) platforms such as Perplexity AI, and a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex, real-world problems.

This individual will serve as the primary subject matter expert and integration lead for AI tooling initiatives, driving adoption, governance, and optimization of AI capabilities across client environments. The AI Integration Lead will serve as the primary technical and strategic lead responsible for the evaluation, integration, deployment, and ongoing optimization of AI platforms and tools — including Perplexity AI and related large language model (LLM) technologies — within the client's enterprise environment.

This individual will work closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and development teams to identify high-value AI use cases, architect integration solutions, and ensure responsible and effective adoption of AI capabilities in alignment with organizational goals and federal compliance requirements.

• Serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead for AI platform integration initiatives, with a focus on Perplexity AI and other enterprise-grade LLM and generative AI tools.
• Lead the end-to-end evaluation, piloting, deployment, and scaling of AI solutions across client environments, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, security requirements, and IT governance standards.
• Collaborate with business analysts, IT architects, and end users to identify, prioritize, and document AI use cases that drive operational efficiency, knowledge management, and decision support.
• Design and oversee integration architectures that connect AI platforms with existing enterprise systems, data sources, APIs, and workflows.
• Develop and maintain AI integration documentation, including solution architectures, data flow diagrams, API integration guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Establish and enforce AI governance frameworks, responsible use policies, and data privacy guidelines to ensure compliant and ethical deployment of AI tools within government or regulated environments.
• Monitor AI platform performance, usage metrics, and output quality, implementing continuous improvement measures to optimize AI tool effectiveness.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to assess and address risks associated with AI platform integrations, including data handling, access controls, and model transparency.
• Provide training, enablement, and change management support to end users and stakeholders adopting AI tools, building organizational AI literacy and confidence.
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI technology landscape, evaluating emerging tools, platforms, and methodologies and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with development teams to support the integration of AI capabilities into existing applications, portals, and enterprise workflows via APIs and SDKs.
• Support the development of AI-related procurement documentation, including requirements gathering, vendor assessments, and statements of work.
• Produce regular reports and briefings for IT leadership and executive stakeholders on AI…