PerplexityAI Integration Lead (Hybrid) Washington DC

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VIATEQ is looking for a Perplexity/AI Integration Lead to support our Prime contractor and government customer in Washington DC. The position is hybrid and requires 3 days on-site. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We are 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 clients 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 integration progress outcomes risks and opportunities.