Director, Government Affairs

PrizePicks

. Represent PrizePicks with state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legislative and regulatory strategy development, with a strong grasp of politics, media, and communications. Proven ability to build coalitions and relationships across diverse stakeholders in the gaming and tech industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legislative Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementPolicy AnalysisPolitical CommunicationCoalition Building

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisLegislative Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory EngagementCompetitive MessagingBackground Check Compliance

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCreative Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Gaming IndustryConsumer AppsPolitical OrganizationsStakeholder MeetingsTribal Gaming Communities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent PrizePicks with state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general
Build coalitions and relationships with third-party stakeholders, peers, competitors, casino operators, and tribal gaming communities
Lead legislative and regulatory strategy development and engagement across assigned jurisdictions
Keep internal company stakeholders informed about progress toward company goals
Collaborate with communications, legal, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support the user community
Manage external firms and lobbyists for maximum impact and efficiency
Attend frequent stakeholder meetings, political organization conferences, and industry and relationship-building events

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience in policy, government, and/or campaign roles
Strong grasp of politics, media and communications, the legislative process, and familiarity with tech, consumer apps, and gaming issues
Ability to distill complex competitive and policy dynamics into short, high-impact, politically attuned messaging for internal and external audiences
Ability to quickly forge connections and build internal and external relationships
Aptitude for finding creative ways to secure wins in rapidly changing environments across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to pass key personnel submissions and background checks as part of gaming licenses
Competitive mindset and passion for ensuring consumers have access to innovative new options
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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