Head of State Government Affairs

Remote US External Affairs and Partnerships

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

Fan Duel 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.

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 Fan Duel’s legislative agenda across the country.
• Market Expansion:
  Leading the strategic push to open new markets for the deployment of Fan Duel’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 Fan Duel 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.

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 Fan Duel’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.

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

In addition, Fan Duel Group operates Fan Duel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and Fan Duel TV+, its leading direct‑to‑consumer OTT platform. Fan Duel 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,…