Director, State Government Relations

Summary

Join FanDuel Group as a Director of State Government Relations and oversee advocacy efforts across a 12-state region. This role involves managing relationships with legislators and stakeholders, developing legislative strategies, and advocating for FanDuel's interests. The ideal candidate possesses at least 10 years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of the gaming industry. This remote position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. FanDuel is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Be a team player with a commitment to integrity and winning the right way
• Have a BA/BS
• Have a minimum of 10 years of total public policy/state government experience
• Possess exceptional communication skills and experience advocating in front of policymakers
• Have the ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences
• Have the ability to quickly learn the complexities of a highly regulated industry, including tax policy, payment operations, market access, etc
• Have experience building coalitions and working with industry stakeholders to develop consistent goals and strategies for passing legislation
• Have an intuitive grasp of political landscapes and the legislative process throughout the multiple states

Responsibilities

• Manage external lobbying and grassroots firms, associations, and other organizations for state policy issues
• Work with 3rd parties and to develop FanDuel’s legislative strategy and messaging on key policy issues
• Organize public affairs campaigns intended to advance FanDuel’s legislative goals
• Regularly interface with internal business leaders, including external affairs and partnership, compliance, product, and commercial teams, to present information on the legislative state of play
• Advocate for FanDuel and our customers in front of policymakers and other key stakeholders within several states
• Be responsible for interpreting gaming legislation and communicating business impacts with tight turn-around times

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a JD
• Have experience in the gaming and entertainment industry
• Have a passion for being part of a team and a desire to work hard in a fast-paced, post start-up environment

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and stock program participation
• Paid personal time off
• 14 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws
• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another