Director, Government Affairs

PrizePicks

. Serve as PrizePicks’ public representative to state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legislative and regulatory strategy development, relationship building within the gaming ecosystem, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to navigate complex policy dynamics and deliver impactful messaging in a rapidly changing environment.

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Legislative Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship ManagementPolicy AnalysisPolitical CommunicationGaming Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentGovernment RelationsCampaign ManagementLegislative Process UnderstandingCompetitive Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCreative Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Gaming EcosystemConsumer AppsPolitical OrganizationsStakeholder EngagementBackground Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as PrizePicks’ public representative to state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general
Build coalitions and relationships with third-party stakeholders, peers, competitors, casino operators, tribal gaming communities, and others in the gaming ecosystem
Lead legislative and regulatory strategy development and engagement across assigned jurisdictions
Keep internal company stakeholders informed on progress toward company goals
Collaborate with communications, legal, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support its 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
Report to the VP of Public Affairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in policy, government, and/or campaign roles
Strong grasp of politics, media and communications, the legislative process, and familiarity with technology, 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