Anchorage Industries – Government

Protecting Alaska

Anchorage is the administrative heart of Alaska, serving as the hub for federal, state, and local government operations. At the north of the city, the military base Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson houses everything from F-16s to thousands of military personnel tasked with protecting the US’s Arctic interests.

Towards the center of the city lies the Bureau of Land Management, which manages over 23.6 million acres of public land in Alaska, and the Federal Aviation Administration, which oversees the world’s 4th busiest cargo airport. On the other side of town, the Municipality of Anchorage manages the state’s largest port.

By The Numbers

35%

Over 35% of Alaska’s government jobs are located in Anchorage

14%

The job vacancy rate at the State of Alaska

27,700

Number of government jobs in Anchorage

Whitney Wigren

Whitney Wigren

Occupation: FBI Intelligence

Industry: Government

Age: 37

Born and Raised: Hillside and South Anchorage

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Current Profession: FBI Intelligence

Currently Reside: Bayshore

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage because: of wonderful schools, community, cost of living, and outdoor adventures in our backyards.

Kristina Gibson

Kristina Gibson

Occupation: ASRC Director of Enterprise Facilities and Realtor at Jack White Real Estate

Industry: Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Real Estate Agent

Age: 29

Born and Raised: Sitka, AK

Ethnicity: Alaska Native and North Slope Native

Currently Reside: Westside

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage because: I love the opportunities Anchorage has. I love that you can travel south or north for hours. I loved UAA and the support I received in school and after college.

Emily Thompson

Emily Thompson

Occupation: Anchorage Firefighter, Anchorage Fire Department

Industry: Government

Age: 39

Born and Raised: West Anchorage

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Current Profession: Anchorage Fire Department, Firefighter

Currently Reside: Midtown

I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because: of the diversity and options for adventure are limitless. Girdwood is a beautiful ski town. You can drive to lakes, fishing, and mountain ranges.

Emily Edenshaw

Emily Edenshaw

Occupation: President/CEO Alaska Native Heritage Center

Industry: Government and Indigenous Studies

Age: 40

Born and Raised: Fairbanks, AK

Ethnicity: Yup'ik and Inupiaq

Current Profession: CEO/President of Alaska Native Heritage Center

Currently Reside: East Anchorage

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage because: I made the decision to move to Anchorage over 18 years ago after a traumatic event in my life. Today, I choose Anchorage for the opportunities it offers to make a positive impact on lives. I love this city with all my heart. I am incredibly proud to be an Alaska resident, but more importantly, I am proud to work at the ANHC and reside in East Anchorage.

Carrie Jokiel

Carrie Jokiel

Occupation: President & Owner of ChemTrack Alaska

Industry: Environmental and Construction Services

Age: 46

Born and Raised: Upper Hillside

Ethnicity: German

Current Profession: President ChemTrack Alaska

Currently Reside: Upper hillside

I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage Because: it has the ability to make a big impact.

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