Military/Defense Opportunities in The El Paso Region

• RDT&E, manufacturing and engineering/technical support services related to current and future missions of the regional military complex, including:
• Future Combat Systems (FCS)
• Air and missile defense
• Combat aviation
• Field artillery
• HBCT & IBCT capabilities
• Homeland and border security technologies
• C4ISR technologies

 

The El Paso Region's Value Proposition

• The regional military complex consisting of Ft Bliss, White Sands Missile range (WSMR) and Holloman Air Force base (HAFB) comprises more than 7,100 square miles of DoD-controlled ground/air space
• The regional complex possesses an unparalleled capability to test and deploy a wide range of weapons systems and equipment.
• There are more than 800 annual engineering grads from University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and New Mexico State University (NMSU)
• New research centers are being developed at UTEP for defense systems and border security
• Approximately 2,000 skilled military personnel retire each year from Fort Bliss, WSMR and HAFB
• Operating costs compare favorably with most regions of the United States
• Regional presence of defense contractors provides a solid foundation. Companies such as Raytheon, Boeing and Lockheed-Martin already have successful operations here.
• All state, local and federal homeland security entities are present in the region providing opportunities for interaction with your company.  Ft Bliss is home to three important organizations with more than 500 personnel involved in counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics missions including:
• Border Patrol Field Intelligence Center (DHS)
• El Paso Intelligence Center (led by DEA)
• Joint Task Force North (DoD)
• 4 international ports of entry allow for the testing and deployment of homeland/border security technologies
• Stable weather and geology
• Modern telecommunications infrastructure

 

Ft. Bliss, the Army's # 1 ranked installation expands troop strength.

Between 2006 and 2013, Fort Bliss will realize a net increase of approximately 27,000 active duty personnel -- the largest net gain of active duty troop strength of any military installation in America. Slightly more than one-third of this gain will result from the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC 2005) process.   Three other important Army initiatives -- "Modularity", “Global Base Realignment” and “Grow the Army” will drive the remainder of the gains that are known as of January 2008.   As result of these decisions, Fort Bliss will become the headquarters of the First Armored Division and will receive numerous new missions including a combat aviation brigade, a field artillery brigade, at least four Heavy Brigade Combat Teams (HBCT) and two Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT). Ft Bliss is also home to integrated field experimentation for new Army capabilities that are being developed through Future Combat System (FCS) initiative.  To support FCS activities, the Army stood up two new units at Ft Bliss—the Future Force Integration Directorate (FFID) and the Army Evaluation Task Force (AETF) which will become the 5th BCT of the 1st Armored

During BRAC 2005, Fort Bliss received the top ranking in “military value” among all 97 CONUS Army installations, while WSMR ranked #10. 

 

Military economic impact on our community

• A net gain of approximately 27,000 additional active duty personnel by 2013, will bring total Ft Bliss personnel to approximately 37,000   
• 36,800 additional family members, more than 15,800 of whom will be working age spouses
• 60% of the families are projected to live off post
• Currently there is a $1.7 billion impact on the El Paso community from Ft. Bliss which will grow to approximately $6.4 B annually by 2013

The region's military bases also provide a labor supply resource. There is an average of 1,933 military personnel exiting Fort Bliss each year, and typically, between 10% and 15% remain in the area after leaving the military. This number is projected to grow significantly as the base increases by nearly fourfold by 2013.  The skill sets of the exiting military include electronic and maintenance technicians, logistics support, and medical personnel.

 

El Paso Job Register Program - www.elpasojobregister.com

The El Paso Job Register is a free service for military spouses and dependents. The web based program is provided at no cost through a collaboration of the Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board and the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce. The El Paso Job Register allows military spouses and dependents to post their resumes and specific skills online at www.elpasojobregister.com. Numerous employers throughout the region search for new employees using this website.  The program allows military spouses and dependents to:

• Begin employment search prior to their arrival at Ft Bliss.
• Change and/or update resume information as frequently as needed.
• Submit notification of interest when finding a position that matches their skills and background.
• View jobs listed in the Featured Employer section.
• For questions or further information, please contact the Education & Workforce Development Division of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce at 915.534.0500.