<strong>ABOUT FANDUEL</strong><br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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).<br><br><strong>THE POSITION</strong>Our roster has an opening with your name on it<br><br>FanDuel Group is seeking a Director of Federal Government Relations to join its government relations team. This role will advance advocacy efforts across the federal government. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience managing relationships with legislators, executive branch officials, and political stakeholders.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>THE GAME PLAN</strong><br>Everyone on our team has a part to play<br><br>This position will work with a fantastic team of government relations professionals, striving to open new markets for deployment of FanDuel's best-in-class products. Reporting to FanDuel's Head of State Government Relations, this role will focus on advancing FanDuel's public agenda in several states, including:<br><ul><li>Lead engagement with external lobbying firms, trade associations, and other political organizations to shape and influence federal policy issues relevant to FanDuel.</li><li>Develop and execute FanDuel's federal legislative strategy and messaging in coordination with third-party partners and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Design and oversee public affairs campaigns aimed at advancing FanDuel's federal legislative priorities.</li><li>Serve as a strategic liaison between the Government Affairs function and key internal teams-including External Affairs & Partnerships, Compliance, Product, and Commercial-regularly briefing stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments.</li><li>Represent FanDuel before federal policymakers and key external stakeholders, advocating on behalf of the company and its customers.</li><li>Interpret complex legislation and assess potential business impacts, delivering concise analysis under tight deadlines.</li><li>Lead on FanDuel's portfolio of national public policy programs aligned with enterprise goals, including oversight of the company's political engagement strategy.</li><li>Align and communicate FanDuel's policy positions across U.S. State and Canadian government affairs teams and internal business units; serve as a key point of contact with external industry groups such as the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA).</li><li>Oversee ongoing legislative monitoring and analysis, proactively identifying and addressing issues of strategic importance.</li><li>Ensure FanDuel's presence and participation at high-impact industry events, conferences, and forums shaping public policy.</li></ul><br>Interpersonal skills are of paramount importance, as is a strong work ethic, commitment to being an exceptional team player, and an aptitude to learn quickly the nuances of the mobile gaming business. <br><br><strong>THE STATS</strong><br>What we're looking for in our next teammate<br><ul><li>Team player with a commitment to integrity and winning the right way;</li><li>BA/BS required;</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of public policy/government experience;</li><li>Exceptional communication skills and experience advocating in front of policymakers;</li><li>Ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences;</li><li>Ability to quickly learn the complexities of a highly regulated industry, including tax policy, payment operations, market access, etc.;</li><li>Experience building coalitions and working with industry stakeholders to develop consistent goals and strategies for passing legislation;</li><li>Intuitive grasp of political landscapes and the legislative process.</li><li>Passion for being part of a team and a desire to work hard in a fast-paced, post start-up environment.</li><li>This role is based in Washington, D.C.</li></ul><br><strong>PLAYER BENEFITS</strong><br>We treat our team right<br><br>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: <strong>FanDuel Total Rewards</strong>. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>The applicable salary range for this position is $159,000 - $199,000 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.</strong><br><br><strong>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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