Director - State Government Relations

February 15

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FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the North America, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust Casino and TVG.

1001 - 5000 employees

💰 Series E on 2017-09

📋 Description

• FanDuel Group is seeking a Director of State Government Relations to join its government relations team. • This role will oversee advocacy efforts across a region of approximately 12 states. • The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience managing relationships with legislators, executive branch officials, and political stakeholders within the region. • Managing external lobbying and grassroots firms, associations, and other organizations for state policy issues; • Working with 3rd parties and to develop FanDuel’s legislative strategy and messaging on key policy issues; • Organizing public affairs campaigns intended to advance FanDuel’s legislative goals; • Regularly interfacing with internal business leaders, including external affairs and partnership, compliance, product, and commercial teams, to present information on the legislative state of play; • Advocates for FanDuel and our customers in front of policymakers and other key stakeholders within several states; • Responsible for interpreting gaming legislation and communicating business impacts with tight turn-around times.

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS required, JD preferred • Minimum of 10 years of total public policy/state 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 throughout the multiple states. • Experience in the gaming and entertainment industry preferred. • Passion for being part of a team and a desire to work hard in a fast-paced, post start-up environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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