VP, State Government Affairs

🕒 July 6

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PrizePicks

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201 - 500 employees

🎮 Gaming

⚽ Sports

Gaming • Sports

PrizePicks is an innovative platform that offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage in daily fantasy sports and esports. Users can make predictions on player performances across various sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, CFB, and more, with the opportunity to win up to 1000x their entry fee. PrizePicks operates legally in 43 U. S. states, Washington D. C. , and Canada, providing a wide range of betting options, including Pick 'Em and Pick 'Em Arena, where users compete against each other for cash rewards. The company emphasizes user engagement with features such as recurring promos and the Streak game, which is free to play and allows participants to earn by building daily win streaks. PrizePicks ensures secure transactions and fast payouts, enhancing user experience and satisfaction in the sphere of real money sports betting.

📋 Description

• Build, scale, and lead a high-performing, geographically distributed team of government affairs pros • Develop and manage the annual State Government Affairs budget, including overseeing external firms and lobbyists • Define the company’s multi-year legislative roadmap • Ensure state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general understand and are champions for our customers and business • Cultivate strategic alliances with industry leaders, trade associations, and coalition partners to set the agenda for the gaming and entertainment sector • Draft and distribute routine team updates on progress towards legislative and regulatory goals • Work closely with legal, comms, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support our user community

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in high-level policy, government, and/or public affairs roles • Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional government affairs operations within tech, gaming, or highly regulated consumer industries • Experience leading teams and setting strategy • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders, distilling complex policy impacts into actionable strategic pivots • The ability to distill complex competitive and policy dynamics into short, high-impact, politically attuned messaging for both internal and external audiences • The ability to quickly forge connections and build relationships, both internal and external • A proven capability to navigate ambiguity and high-stakes political environments, making decisive, well-reasoned choices that protect the business while fueling its momentum • A conviction that there’s always a way through and the persistence to keep adapting until you find the right solution • Ability to pass key personnel submissions and background checks as part of gaming licenses

🏖️ Benefits

• 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