Scrum Master

Intone Inc; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intone Networks Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams in a regulated Washington, DC setting.

The contract role lasts 6 months or longer and emphasizes servant leadership, Agile coaching, and continuous improvement in a matrixed organization. You will facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, coach teams to higher maturity, remove impediments, and align product priorities with leadership while fostering psychological safety and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience in complex matrixed environments.
• Current CSM or PSM II+ certification.
• Proven success building self-organizing teams and improving Agile delivery outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and change management skills.
• Experience guiding teams through cultural transformation and Agile adoption.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach Agile teams toward higher levels of maturity, accountability, and predictability.
• Identify, track, and remove team-level impediments while escalating organizational blockers when necessary.
• Partner with Product Owners, Agile Coaches, and leadership to align priorities and delivery goals.
• Promote psychological safety, collaboration, and healthy team dynamics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using retrospective outcomes and team feedback.
• Protect teams from external disruptions and maintain focus on sprint commitments.
• Support Agile transformation efforts and adoption of organizational Agile standards and playbooks.
• Track and improve delivery metrics including velocity, predictability, and team performance.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Change management

Independent working

Education

CSM or PSM II or higher

Job description

This is a contract position for an experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams in a complex, highly regulated environment based in Washington, Washington. The role is expected to last 6 months or longer and will focus on servant leadership, Agile coaching, and continuous improvement within a matrixed organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach Agile teams toward higher levels of maturity, accountability, and predictability.
• Identify, track, and remove team-level impediments while escalating organizational blockers when necessary.
• Partner with Product Owners, Agile Coaches, and leadership to align priorities and delivery goals.
• Promote psychological safety, collaboration, and healthy team dynamics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using retrospective outcomes and team feedback.
• Protect teams from external disruptions and maintain focus on sprint commitments.
• Support Agile transformation efforts and adoption of organizational Agile standards and playbooks.
• Track and improve delivery metrics including velocity, predictability, and team performance.

Qualifications

• Required
  • 7+ years of hands-on Scrum Master experience supporting multiple Agile teams within complex matrixed organizations.
  • Current Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM II or higher) certification.
  • Demonstrated success building self-organizing teams and improving Agile delivery outcomes.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and change management skills.
  • Experience managing resistance to Agile adoption and guiding teams through cultural transformation.
  • Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred
  • Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Scrum Master, or other advanced Agile certifications.
  • Experience supporting Federal Government agencies or highly regulated industries.
  • Background working in enterprise Agile transformation programs.