Title: Federal Policy Manager
Company: Schneider Electric
Location: Odenton, Maryland, United States
Brandy Malone, Federal Policy Manager at Schneider Electric, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in the Energy Industry.
Ms. Malone is recognized for her leadership and expertise in federal policy and military intelligence, and has served as a federal policy manager at Schneider Electric since 2024. In this capacity, she manages federal and public-sector procurement and workforce policies, translating complex federal and state-level policies for business units. Ms. Malone’s responsibilities include identifying opportunities and challenges within legislative and policy frameworks, advising policy leaders and congressional members on the impacts of decisions and potential legislation, and engaging with industry stakeholders regarding administration priorities such as energy dominance and emergency response.
In her role, Ms. Malone has been instrumental in revising or establishing new legislation to facilitate energy industry projects, interpreting new federal labor laws for the company, and advancing veteran-friendly initiatives. She has also been pivotal in establishing a Hiring Our Heroes Committee within Schneider Electric and recruiting SkillBridge fellows and employees through a dedicated volunteer group.
Before being named to her management position, Ms. Malone was a strategic intelligence and operations fellow at Schneider Electric in 2024, where she leveraged her extensive military background to inform corporate strategy and operations.
Ms. Malone’s professional journey is deeply rooted in her tenure as a U.S. Army intelligence officer, where she held a series of progressively responsible positions for over two decades. Her final military assignment was as deputy director, which began in 2021, following service as an executive fellow from 2020 to 2021. Among her earlier roles, Ms. Malone excelled as a chief of operations, deputy director, executive officer, associate dean of students and senior intelligence officer for division operations. Throughout her military career, she operated at the tactical, national, operational and strategic levels, primarily in the U.S. during non-deployment periods, and completed two tours in Iraq.
Notably, from 2015 to 2025, Ms. Malone held strategic roles in the Washington, D.C., area supporting both strategic intelligence agencies and U.S. Army policy leaders. Her work focused on leveraging intelligence to inform critical policy and operational decisions. Among Ms. Malone’s most notable achievements was providing strategic recommendations to senior military leaders, including four-star generals, that directly influenced the development and implementation of key policies and operations.
After concluding her active-duty service, Ms. Malone participated in a SkillBridge Fellowship through the U.S. Department of Defense’s program for transitioning service members. This included a corporate fellowship with the Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative.
Ms. Malone recently received recognition for her leadership on the VET Act of 2025, a bipartisan legislative initiative developed in collaboration with several electrical associations representing contractors, distributors, and manufacturers. The proposed bill aims to provide energy companies with incentives and grants to offset the costs of hiring veterans and military spouses. The measure has garnered support from numerous congressional cosponsors, with additional interest from senators seeking to introduce a companion bill in the U.S. Senate. Ms. Malone is working diligently with her team to have this legislation included in the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
Ms. Malone’s undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2003. She later acquired a Master of Science in management and a Master of Business Administration in business administration and management from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Additionally, Ms. Malone earned an executive certificate in business administration and management from Liberty University, received a top-secret security clearance from the U.S. Department of War, and holds credentials as an advanced open-water scuba diver. She is presently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration in nonprofit leadership and management at Liberty University.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Ms. Malone is actively engaged in professional and civic organizations. She is a frequent panelist for the National Electrical Contractors Association. She has also been active as the president of the executive board for The Fort Meade Spouses’ Club, doing business as Maryland Military and Civilian Spouses’ Club, since 2022, a role she previously held from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Ms. Malone has served as a Hiring Our Heroes committee chair at Schneider Electric since 2025.
Ms. Malone’s exemplary military service has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Bronze Star and several Defense Meritorious Service Medals and Meritorious Service Medals. Her motivation to enlist in the military stemmed from the events of September 11, 2001, a pivotal moment that shaped her commitment to public service. Ms. Malone attributes her success to clearly articulating her goals and building strong relationships with sponsors, mentors and advisors who have supported her throughout her career. She also credits her network and community for enabling many of her accomplishments.
Dedicated to completing her doctorate, Ms. Malone also aims to continue improving support for military veterans and spouses within the energy and electric industry. Additionally, she remains committed to excelling as a policy advisor and manager, supporting Schneider Electric Federal and various business units focused on energy sustainability and electrification nationwide.
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