Federal Government Relations Director – Washington, D.C.
Job Description
Description
Federal Government Relations Director – Washington, D.C.
Remote US External Affairs and Partnerships
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).
THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
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.
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
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:
- Lead engagement with external lobbying firms, trade associations, and other political organizations to shape and influence federal policy issues relevant to FanDuel.
- Develop and execute FanDuel’s federal legislative strategy and messaging in coordination with third-party partners and internal stakeholders.
- Design and oversee public affairs campaigns aimed at advancing FanDuel’s federal legislative priorities.
- 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.
- Represent FanDuel before federal policymakers and key external stakeholders, advocating on behalf of the company and its customers.
- Interpret complex legislation and assess potential business impacts, delivering concise analysis under tight deadlines.
- Lead on FanDuel’s portfolio of national public policy programs aligned with enterprise goals, including oversight of the company’s political engagement strategy.
- 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).
- Oversee ongoing legislative monitoring and analysis, proactively identifying and addressing issues of strategic importance.
- Ensure FanDuel’s presence and participation at high-impact industry events, conferences, and forums shaping public policy.
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.
THE STATS
What we’re looking for in our next teammate
- Team player with a commitment to integrity and winning the right way;
- BA/BS required;
- Minimum of 7 years of public policy/government experience;
- Exceptional communication skills and experience advocating in front of policymakers;
- Ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences;
- Ability to quickly learn the complexities of a highly regulated industry, including tax policy,
Company
FanDuel
Location
Atlanta
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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