Scrum Master

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is looking for a Senior Scrum Master in Washington, DC to serve as a servant leader for Agile teams. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching for self-organization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience as a Scrum Master in complex organizations, with relevant certifications and a strong track record. The position requires navigating organizational complexity and promoting accountability within teams.

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master.
• Required certifications and proven track record in Agile environments.
• Experience in government or highly regulated industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build self-organizing, empowered teams for accountability.
• Identify and remove team-level impediments quickly.
• Facilitate meaningful retrospectives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Conflict resolution

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM II or higher)

Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master)

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Description

The Senior Scrum Master serves as a servant leader for the Agile team, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching the team toward self-organization and high performance. This role is responsible for navigating resistance to Agile practices within the team, addressing team conflicts and dysfunctions, and building psychological safety and collaboration. The Senior Scrum Master works closely with the Agile Coach and Product Owner to ensure the team operates effectively within Agile principles while delivering predictable value. This role operates independently with the team on day-to-day execution but adheres to the organization’s Agile playbook, standards, and guidance from the Agile Program Manager. This role requires the ability to navigate organizational complexity, shield the team from external disruptions, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Knowledge and experience

• At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master serving multiple teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM II or higher) required; advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Scrum Master) preferred.
• Proven track record building self-organizing teams, navigating resistance to Agile adoption, and driving measurable improvements in team velocity and predictability.
• Demonstrated ability to address team conflicts, build psychological safety, and guide teams through cultural and mindset shifts.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, change management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within established organizational playbooks while coaching teams to Agile maturity.
• Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

Contractor deliverables

• Team Self-Organization & Accountability: Build self-organizing, empowered teams that take ownership of commitments, foster accountability for sprint goals and delivery.
• Impediment Removal & Escalation: Identify and remove team-level impediments quickly, escalated organizational/systemic blockers to appropriate leadership, and maintain transparent impediment tracking and resolution.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Facilitate meaningful retrospectives that drive action, implement improvements based on team feedback, and foster experimentation and learning mindset.

EEO Statement

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.