Senior Scrum Master

iQuasar LLC is seeking skilled Senior Scrum Master/Agile program management personnel to assist with the F&M program, on an as-needed basis. 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.

One of our client’s needs an Senior Scrum Master in Washington, DC

• Position: Senior Scrum Master
• Location: Washington, DC
• Position Type: Contractual
• Travel: Yes

Job Description

• 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, escalate 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.

Required Qualifications:

• At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master serving multiple teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading projects or key business initiatives.
• Two (2) years of IT portfolio and customer relationship management experience.
• 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
• Experience executing as a scrum master in an agile transformation.

Citizenship: 

• ship 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of approaches discussed in the Agile space: Kanban and SAFe.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Agile techniques, including User Stories, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games.
• Experience executing as a scrum master in an agile transformation.

Certificates:

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computing Information Systems, Computer Science, or relevant technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government or highly regulated industry experience
• Advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Scrum Master)

Employee Benefits:

iQuasar,LLC Company offers a comprehensive benefits program including various options in these plans:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holiday/Annual/Sick/Personal Leave
• Short-Term/ Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Generous 401(k) Company Plan
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Programs Reimbursement

If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at with the information requested below. Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!

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Regards,

Sahil Jeelani
Sr. Recruitment Professional
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Office: Ext: 574

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

iQuasar, LLC Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.