PrizePicks is looking for a Director of Government Affairs to help lead advocacy efforts with legislators and key stakeholders across the broader gaming ecosystem. The Director of Government Affairs will help manage a national roster of lobbyists while representing the company before elected officials, tribal gaming leaders, and industry counterparts. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, extensive experience working with the tribal gaming community, and a background in law or government service. This role is remote and will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs.

What you’ll do:

• Represent PrizePicks before tribal gaming leaders, state legislators, regulators, governors, state attorneys general, and on Capitol Hill as needed.
• Engage and work with industry partners and peers, including casino operators, DFS peers, and others.
• Monitor and provide updates on legislative matters and advise company leadership with respect to policy challenges and opportunities.
• Develop a nuanced understanding of PrizePicks’ DFS contests, growth strategy, and member community.
• Manage external firms, lobbyists, trade associations, and other 3rd party groups on behalf of PrizePicks. 
• Represent the company before national political organizations, including Democratic and Republican campaign committees and entities such as the National Council of State Legislators.
• Build and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders across the business and legislative landscapes while developing a strong knowledge base of industry happenings and trends.
• Draft policy letters and documents for internal and external audiences.
• Help build strategy on licensed market expansion in the DFS space.
• Work with product and marketing teams on potential product expansion with key focus on building brand cohesion and acceptance in the regulatory space.

What you have:

• Previous experience working in the tribal gaming community and a strong grasp of U.S. gaming issues 
• Strong work ethic, team-first and competitive mindset, and a passion to disrupt the status quo.
• 4+ years experience in policy and/or law with strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent understanding of the legislative process and state-by-state political landscapes. 
• Ability to learn quickly with an aptitude for managing multiple projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of policy and regulatory issues that impact fantasy sports
• Able and qualified to pass key personnel submissions and background checks as part of gaming licenses in relevant jurisdictions.
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences of varying levels of familiarity within the sector.
• Open to regular travel for stakeholder meetings, political organization conferences, relationship building, and industry events.

Where you’ll live:

 This is a remote role with occasional travel to our HQ in Atlanta

Benefits you’ll receive: 

In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including:

• Unlimited PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!)
• Annual bonus & stock options
• Company-subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Matching 401(k)
• Modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Workplace flexibility
• Company and team outings, we encourage a tight-knit workplace
• Generous Maternity AND Paternity leave (16 weeks!)
• Wellness program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

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