Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs

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, policy influencers, and industry counterparts. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and a background in law or government service. This role is remote and will report to the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs.

What you’ll do:

• Represent PrizePicks before state legislators, regulators, governors, state attorneys general, and federal officials as needed.
• Engage and work with industry partners and peers including casino operators, DFS peers, tribal gaming communities, 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.
• 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 with government and a strong grasp of 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:

• While we prefer candidates based in California for this role, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates.

Benefits you’ll receive:

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

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans 
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Long-term incentives and bi-annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development