Scrum Master/Team Leader

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Scrum Master/ Team Leader to guide multiple agile teams in a government-adjacent setting. The role emphasizes self-organizing teams, continuous improvement, and partnership with stakeholders to deliver predictable sprint goals.

We value strong facilitation and change-management skills, and prior experience in regulated environments is a plus. The position is based in Washington, DC with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as Scrum Master for multiple teams in complex environments.
• CSM or PSM II+ certification required; advanced certifications preferred.
• Experience in government or regulated settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build self-organizing, empowered teams that own sprint goals and delivery.
• Identify and remove impediments; escalate blockers to appropriate leadership.
• Facilitate retrospectives, drive continuous improvement and learning.

Skills

Scrum Master

Team Leadership

Agile Coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Job description

Full time | Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. | United States

Job Information

Technology

City Washington

State/Province District of Columbia

20003

Job Description

We connect our employees with some of the best opportunities around.

Time and again, our employees tell us that the most important thing we offer is respect. Federal Staffing Solutions puts people to work in all types of jobs. When you work with us, you build a relationship with a team of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn, built professional relationships with the businesses that are hiring.

We are looking for a Scrum Master/ Team Leader to work in Washington, DC supporting our client.

Location: Washington DC

Salary Rate: $157,000

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, escape 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.