Scrum Master

Ampcus Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Scrum Master to join their team in Washington, DC. This role will serve as a servant leader to Agile teams, facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching towards high performance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of Scrum Master experience and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include building self-organizing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in complex organizations.
• Proven track record building self-organizing teams.
• Experience in a government or highly regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build self-organizing, empowered teams for ownership of sprint goals.
• Identify and remove impediments quickly.
• Facilitate retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Facilitation skills

Conflict resolution

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Scrum Master)

Job description

Job Title

Scrum Master

Job Location

Washington, DC

Job Description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our talented team.

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 navigates resistance to Agile practices, addresses team conflicts and dysfunctions, and builds 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 on day‑to‑day execution while adhering to the organization’s Agile playbook, standards, and guidance from the Agile Program Manager. It requires the ability to navigate organizational complexity, shield the team from external disruptions, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Team Self‑Organization & Accountability: Build self‑organizing, empowered teams that take ownership of commitments and foster accountability for sprint goals and delivery.
• Impediment Removal & Escalation: Identify and remove team‑level impediments quickly, escalating organizational/systemic blockers to appropriate leadership, and maintaining 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.

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.