Five years into the war the country’s racking up casualties, debt and enemies, but many in the business sector are benefiting. Companies that manufacture munitions, protective gear, vaccines (McKesson scored $822M), preserved food and other supplies, and those that provide security and consulting services have earned millions since the Iraq war began. The U.S. government has spent $150 billion on private defense contractors–including those above, and the thousands of contractors and small businesses that provide services to U.S.-based military bases and military personnel and U.S. government agencies. This is a big number, but it fails to capture the millions of dollars in grant money and other incentives individuals states have provided to businesses in order to attract them or support their expansion.
Additionally, over 180,000 individual workers have also found lucrative, if dangerous, work in Iraq working for U.S. contractors. And, a quick bit of research revealed thousands of yet unfilled jobs and contracts.
(Source: The Brookings Institute; Truthout.org)
Want in on the business of war? These resources will get you started.
BUSINESS OF WAR RESOURCES
Contract & Private Sector Jobs - U.S.-based jobs working as a contractor or employee for U.S. companies
U.S. Department of State Iraq Transition Assistance Office (ITAO) - Coordinates the U.S. reconstruction program in Iraq, in cooperation with U.S. government agencies and the Iraqi government.
State Department Jobs in Iraq - Search civil service, foreign service and jobs in Iraq
DefenseLink - Search civilian jobs on the U.S. Department of Defense’s career opportunity website
Department of Homeland Security - Search jobs with department of homeland security
Military.com - Career site for people with military experience
Grants.gov - Grant opportunities for defense-focused U.S. businesses
FedBizOpps.gov - Search federal Business Opportunities
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