At PrizePicks, we are seeking a Sr. Director, State Government Affairs to lead our advocacy efforts across US States with legislators and key stakeholders around issues related to daily fantasy sports, predictions markets, and sports and entertainment.
Requirements
- Team Leadership & Management: Oversee and mentor a team of regional Directors of State Government Affairs, ensuring collective coverage of all 50 US states.
- Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Develop and manage the annual State Government Affairs budget, including overseeing external firms and lobbyists, and strategically allocating resources for maximum impact and efficiency across all jurisdictions.
- Political Judgement and Strategic Prioritization: Direct the legislative and regulatory strategy development for US State government affairs.
- Public Representative: As a senior face of PrizePicks, you’ll ensure state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general in all jurisdictions understand and are champions for our customers and business.
- Coalition & Relationship Building: You will drive high-level engagement with 3rd party stakeholders, peers, and competitors (including casino operators, tribal gaming communities, and others) to convert allies into champions and build strategic relationships.
- Internal Communication & Reporting: Draft and distribute weekly team updates on progress towards legislative and regulatory goals, providing concise and impactful summaries for internal company stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with comms, legal, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support our user community.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- 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
