Federal Government Relations Director

Summary

Join FanDuel Group as their Director of Federal Government Relations and advance advocacy efforts across the federal government. This role requires at least 7 years of experience managing relationships with legislators and stakeholders. You will lead engagement with external lobbying firms and develop and execute FanDuel’s federal legislative strategy. Responsibilities include designing public affairs campaigns, serving as a liaison between Government Affairs and internal teams, representing FanDuel before policymakers, and interpreting complex legislation. You will also lead national public policy programs, align policy positions across teams, and ensure FanDuel’s presence at industry events. The position is based in Washington, D.C. and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Team player with a commitment to integrity and winning the right way
• BA/BS required
• Minimum of 7 years of public policy/government experience
• Exceptional communication skills and experience advocating in front of policymakers
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences
• Ability to quickly learn the complexities of a highly regulated industry, including tax policy, payment operations, market access, etc
• Experience building coalitions and working with industry stakeholders to develop consistent goals and strategies for passing legislation
• Intuitive grasp of political landscapes and the legislative process
• Passion for being part of a team and a desire to work hard in a fast-paced, post start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with external lobbying firms, trade associations, and other political organizations to shape and influence federal policy issues relevant to FanDuel
• Develop and execute FanDuel’s federal legislative strategy and messaging in coordination with third-party partners and internal stakeholders
• Design and oversee public affairs campaigns aimed at advancing FanDuel’s federal legislative priorities
• Serve as a strategic liaison between the Government Affairs function and key internal teams—including External Affairs & Partnerships, Compliance, Product, and Commercial—regularly briefing stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments
• Represent FanDuel before federal policymakers and key external stakeholders, advocating on behalf of the company and its customers
• Interpret complex legislation and assess potential business impacts, delivering concise analysis under tight deadlines
• Lead on FanDuel’s portfolio of national public policy programs aligned with enterprise goals, including oversight of the company’s political engagement strategy
• Align and communicate FanDuel’s policy positions across U.S. State and Canadian government affairs teams and internal business units; serve as a key point of contact with external industry groups such as the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA)
• Oversee ongoing legislative monitoring and analysis, proactively identifying and addressing issues of strategic importance
• Ensure FanDuel’s presence and participation at high-impact industry events, conferences, and forums shaping public policy

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics
• We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits
• We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave)
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance)
• 401k with up to a 5% match
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• A 401(k) matching program
• This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation
• This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays
• FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws