Summer Mooney
About Summer Mooney
Summer Mooney is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Amentum, focusing on federal opportunities for the U.S. Navy since 2020. With experience in recruiting cleared professionals for the Department of Defense, she has previously worked at AECOM and Spectrum Comm Inc.
Work at Amentum
Summer Mooney has been employed at Amentum since 2020 as a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on U.S. Navy Support. In this role, she has been responsible for recruiting cleared professionals for federal contracts that support the Department of Defense. Her work directly contributes to the Sustainment, Engineering and Acquisition (SEA) division, which plays a key role in Naval weapons development and shipboard sustainment.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Amentum, Summer Mooney worked at AECOM from 2016 to 2020 as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for U.S. Navy Support. Her earlier experience includes a position at Spectrum Comm Inc from 2013 to 2016, where she served as a Talent Acquisition and Human Resources Generalist. This cumulative experience has equipped her with a strong foundation in recruiting for federal opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Summer Mooney earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provides her with insights into human behavior, which is beneficial in her role in talent acquisition, particularly in understanding the needs of candidates and organizations.
Focus on Department of Defense Recruitment
In her current role, Summer Mooney specializes in recruiting for federal contracts associated with the Department of Defense. She focuses on sourcing candidates for positions that require security clearances, ensuring that the U.S. Navy is staffed with qualified professionals. Her work supports various locations, including Norfolk, Groton, San Diego, D.C., Crane, Ijamsville, and Honolulu.