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.