Jennifer Mallard

Meet the Director of Infrastructure Project Management
Jennifer Mallard is the Director of Infrastructure Project Management at the Federal Permitting Council where she leads the senior project advisor staff and manages the FAST-41 covered project portfolio, which represents nearly $100 billion in economic investments. In this role, Mallard oversees project timelines, coordinates with project sponsors and federal agencies, and advises on policy updates and developments. She also works closely with the Executive Offices of the President to improve data management and interagency coordination in line with the administration’s goals. 

Before joining the Permitting Council, Mallard served as the Chief of the Regulatory Division at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District from 2014 to 2022. There, she administered the regulatory program for major environmental statutes such as the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act, ensuring compliance with federal environmental policies. Throughout her 20-year career at USACE, Mallard held several leadership positions, including Executive Strategic Planner for the Commander, Leader of the Vicksburg District Leadership Development Program and Chief Negotiator with the American Federation of Government Employees. She began her federal career as a Cooperative Student and Natural Resource Specialist with USACE.

Mallard holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Soil and Water Science and a Bachelor of Science in Park and Recreation Management. She is also a graduate of the Army Management Staff College, Civilian Education System.