Director, Government Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as the representative of PrizePicks in interactions with state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general.

• Establish coalitions and cultivate relationships with third-party stakeholders, colleagues, competitors, casino operators, and tribal gaming communities.

• Drive the development and engagement of legislative and regulatory strategies across designated jurisdictions.

• Keep internal stakeholders within the company updated on progress towards organizational objectives.

• Work collaboratively with communications, legal, product, and marketing teams to effectively communicate the PrizePicks narrative and support the user community.

• Oversee external firms and lobbyists to ensure maximum impact and efficiency.

• Participate in frequent stakeholder meetings, attend political organization conferences, and engage in industry and relationship-building events.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in policy, governmental, and/or campaign-related roles.

• Strong understanding of politics, media and communications, the legislative process, along with familiarity in technology, consumer applications, and gaming issues.

• Capability to simplify complex competitive and policy dynamics into concise, impactful, and politically sensitive messaging for both internal and external audiences.

• Proficient at quickly establishing connections and nurturing relationships both internally and externally.

• Skillful in discovering innovative methods to achieve victories in fast-evolving environments across multiple jurisdictions.

• Eligibility to pass essential personnel submissions and background checks as part of the gaming licensing process.

• Competitive spirit and enthusiasm for ensuring consumers have access to innovative new options.

• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Annual bonus opportunities.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO) to promote a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!).

• Comprehensive paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits.

• Flexibility in the workplace and modern work schedules focused on achieving results rather than tracking hours worked.

• Company-wide in-person events and team outings.

• Lifestyle enhancement program.

• Provision of company equipment (Windows & Mac options).

• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for professional growth and career development.