Head of State Government Affairs

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is seeking a Vice President of State Government Affairs to lead our state-level advocacy and market expansion efforts. This executive leader will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive 50-state strategy to drive company growth, protect the bottom line from adverse fiscal policy, and manage a high-performing team of regional directors. This role reports to the VP of Government Affairs.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

As a key leader in the Government Relations function, your responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Directly overseeing and mentoring 4 Regional Directors to ensure consistent execution of FanDuel’s legislative agenda across the country.
• Market Expansion: Leading the strategic push to open new markets for the deployment of FanDuel’s best-in-class products.
• Fiscal Advocacy: Identifying and aggressively combating proposed tax rate increases and other unfavorable financial regulations to protect company profitability.
• Strategic Messaging: Partnering with the VP of Government Affairs and internal business leaders (Compliance, Product, Commercial) to align legislative goals with core business objectives.
• Coalition Building: Directing campaigns and managing relationships with external lobbying firms, trade associations, and 3rd party political stakeholders.
• Executive Representation: Serving as the primary advocate for FanDuel in high-stakes negotiations with senior state legislators and executive branch officials.
• Regulatory Analysis: Overseeing the interpretation of complex gaming legislation to communicate immediate and long-term business impacts to the executive roster.
• Political Acumen: Demonstrate sharp political intuition and have a constant pulse on the evolving state and national political landscape; bringing forward-looking judgment to anticipate shifts, assess momentum, and proactively guide strategy.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Experience: Minimum of 20+ years of experience within Government Affairs, Public Policy or related areas. At least 3 years working in-house and at least 2 years leading a state government affairs team.
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing distributed teams and navigating complex political landscapes. Strong teamwork orientation and fit within FanDuel’s cultural principles. Exceptional ability to lead directly and indirectly through influence
• Education: BA/BS required; Juris Doctor (JD) or Advanced Degree in Public Policy strongly preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of the highly regulated sports betting/igaming landscape, including tax policy, market access, and payment operations a plus
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory hurdles for executive stakeholders.
• Drive: A "winning the right way" mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email[email protected].

The applicable salary range for this position is $186,000 - $250,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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