Koniag Government Services (KGS) has been named one of the Top Workplaces by The Washington Post. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partners Energage, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection. This year’s honorees include government contractors, real estate firms, consulting groups, and tech companies.
Being named a Top Workplace is an outstanding recognition that sets our company apart in the industry. The award is particularly meaningful because it is based solely on feedback from our employees. We want to thank all employees who participated and shared their thoughts on KGS through this process.
CHANTILLY, VA – May 27, 2025 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do business in real time, and Koniag Government Services (KGS) is at the forefront. As an early adopter of Generative AI, KGS has made strategic investments in AI technologies and top-tier talent over the last few years, leading to significant productivity and efficiency gains across its operations and similarly measurable results for its Federal Government clients.
KGS’s Powerful Enterprise AI Platform Drives Transformation As part of its broader AI strategy, KGS developed CASPER, a transformative AI platform designed to support a wide range of AI-powered business solutions. Built on cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs) and operating within a secure AWS environment that meets stringent federal compliance standards, CASPER enables the development of chatbots, agents, and workflows that streamline activities such as document analysis and content generation. Using CASPER, routine tasks that once took days are reduced to minutes and have improved accuracy.
“AI is a top strategic priority for KGS,” stated CEO Kevin Wideman.” The results we’ve achieved, both internally and for our customers, confirm what we’ve long believed: AI holds tremendous value for Government services delivery. In today’s climate of budget constraints and mounting pressure for operational excellence and efficiency, our AI capabilities are helping customers meet the challenge of doing more with less and achieving productivity gains that were previously impossible.”
Successful Enterprise Adoption Through Strategic Implementation KGS didn’t just build a powerful tool; it built an AI-ready workforce. The rollout of CASPER was part of a broader strategy to make AI an integrated part of daily operations across the enterprise. Rather than limiting AI proficiency to specialized roles, KGS recognized that AI proficiency and prompt engineering are essential skills for modern professionals and equipped employees at all levels with purpose-built tools and training resources, supported by a network of “power users” who champion AI adoption and develop practical applications for use across the organization.
As a result, employees now confidently use CASPER to analyze complex documents, generate and refine content, align capabilities with customer needs, and streamline HR processes. This organization-wide approach has fostered a culture of innovation where AI is naturally embedded into everyday workflows, driving both efficiency and measurable impact.
Building on this successful internal evolution, KGS is positioned to help government customers achieve similar results. By applying the same proven model of combining powerful AI tools with cultural development, KGS can help partner organizations develop their own AI-empowered workforces so they are ready to meet the challenges of the digital age.
Secure Innovation Framework for Delivering the Promise of AI to our Federal Government Customers Security is at the core of KGS’s AI strategy. Under the leadership of CIO Ray Coleman’s Federal Government IT knowledge and experience, KGS has implemented a robust governance framework that meets the highest standards of data protection and compliance. The result is a validated, secure AI platform that Federal agencies can deploy confidently. And thanks to KGS’s status as an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), these solutions can be delivered rapidly though streamlined procurement options.
KGS currently provides AI solutions, strategy, and expert talent to its Federal Government customers. Highlights of KGS’s AI impact for our customers include: • 75% reduction in time for contract requirements analysis using CASPER to develop Jira epics and user stories • 50% reduction in human time for language determination via an expert system analyzing over 10,000 documents using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning • $29.3 million in savings and three weeks saved per contracting professional per year with a procurement support tool that reduced processes from one hour to five minutes
Looking Ahead: Koniag AI Solutions To meet growing demands, KGS recently launched a new subsidiary, Koniag AI Solutions, focused on delivering secure, scalable, and mission-driven AI technologies for Federal clients. With proven results and a forward-looking strategy, KGS is helping the Federal Government lead confidently into the AI era.
CHANTILLY, VA, – May 19, 2025 – Koniag Government Services (KGS), a leading provider of innovative solutions to federal agencies, is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary on May 19, 2025. KGS’ parent company, Koniag, is one of the 12 regional Alaska Native Corporations established by Congress in 1971 under the terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). In 1975, Koniag founded KGS, originally as The Kazim Company, to be the holding company for Koniag’s business operations. Today, KGS benefits over 3,400 Alutiiq Shareholders who have ancestral ties to the Kodiak Archipelago.
KGS Operating Group President and Koniag Shareholder Gordon Pullar grew up in the Kodiak region and has been a KGS employee since 2010.
“Anniversaries are a great way to reflect on how far we’ve come as a company, and I’m proud to be associated with achieving this milestone,” stated Pullar. He reflected on how meaningful it is to work at KGS, where the company’s earnings directly benefit his Alaska Native community. “We are a for-profit company with a uniquely social mission. In that way, it’s much closer to a family business than a corporation. It’s easy to be loyal to a company that gives back to the community.”
Over the years, KGS has evolved, with a name change to Koniag Development Corporation in 1999 and conversion to an Alaska limited liability company in 2014. In 2019, KGS embraced its current identity as Koniag Government Services, LLC, a business arm of Koniag focused on strategic relationships, investments, and partnerships that drive growth and deliver substantial returns.
Since KGS CEO Kevin Wideman joined the company in 2018, KGS has experienced exponential growth, from 350 employees to more than 3,500, and from $230 million in revenue to $830 million. KGS is currently comprised of 28 wholly owned subsidiaries that conduct business in 36 countries and all 50 states. KGS provides enterprise solutions, professional services, and operations management to federal customers, including Department of Defense, Intelligence, Federal Civilian, and Federal Health agencies.
“KGS has built a legacy of impactful projects, strategic solutions for our customers, and successful ventures,” said Wideman. “This anniversary is not just about reflecting on our past; it’s about celebrating our achievements and looking forward to a bright future.”
