Scrum Master/Team Leader

Isys Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

I2X Technologies is seeking a Senior Scrum Master/Team Leader to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. The role requires leading multiple teams, facilitating ceremonies, and coaching toward self-organization while navigating organizational complexity.

Ideal candidates have at least 7 years as a Scrum Master, CS​M/PSM II or higher, and experience with highly regulated environments. On-site 5 days a week, with a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master in complex, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach the team toward self-organization and high performance.
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external disruptions.
• Collaborate with Agile Coach and Product Owner to deliver predictable value.
• Address team conflicts and guide cultural/mindset shifts toward Agile maturity.
• Maintain open impediment tracking and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Agile/Scrum

Self-organization

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required

US Citizen

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Scrum Master/Team Leader to support ongoing activities for a customer in Washington, DC. This position will be on-site 5 days per week.

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.

The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

• 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.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

Active Secret clearance is required.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.