Senior Scrum Master/Team Leader

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Scrum Master/Team Leader for a 100% onsite role in Washington, DC. The position requires federal background screening and Citizenship, with a path via a W2 or C2C contract.

You will guide multiple agile teams, promote self‑organization, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with the Board's agile playbook and governance. Remote work is not permitted and familiarity with regulated environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as Scrum Master in complex, matrixed settings.
• CSM or PSM II+ certification; advanced certs preferred.
• Experience applying Agile playbooks in regulated environments.
• Skilled at navigating organizational complexity and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies for multiple teams and coach performance.
• Identify and remove impediments; shield teams from disruptions.
• Collaborate with Agile Coach and Product Owner to ensure value delivery.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Job description

Scrum Master/Team Leader

Washington, DC – 100% Onsite @ the Federal Reserve Per Federal contract U.S. citizenship is required Must be able to obtain PASS federal background check for Public Trust clearance

W2 with benefits or C2C Contract

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) has an ongoing need for skilled agile professionals to assist with agile maturity in the Division of Information Technology (IT). Agile maturity and related services will be required for the Board’s Business and Technology Modernization (BTM) program.

REQUIREMENTS:

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, building psychological safety, and increasing cross team 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.

• 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.

The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

• 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, elevate 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.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

START DATE: 9/21/2026

END DATE: 12/31/2026

NOTE: The performance is likely to be extended beyond 12/31/2026

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The Contractor shall perform all work in the Board’s New York Avenue building located at 1701 New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20036. Remote work is not permitted.

CITIZEN STATUS:

Per Federal Contract US Citizenship is required.

INTERVIEW:

Selected candidates will participate in a video conferencing interview. The use of video conference

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