Scrum Master
Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Reston
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
ALTA IT Services is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead
multiple cross-functional Agile teams or a full Agile Release Train
(ART) in support of a major health insurance client. This hybrid
role, based in Reston, VA, requires hands-on facilitation of agile
delivery while driving continuous improvement, agile maturity, and
lean-agile practices across the enterprise. You will operate as a
servant leader and Lean-Agile champion, guiding teams through the
use of Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban frameworks. Location: Reston, VA
(Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week) Pay: $75/HR Contract Role Key
Responsibilities: Serve as Scrum Master for multiple Agile teams or
as a Release Train Engineer (RTE). Facilitate all Scrum/SAFe
ceremonies (Daily Standups, PI Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives,
Scrum of Scrums). Guide teams toward iterative delivery aligned
with PI objectives. Drive agile maturity, team velocity, flow, and
quality using key metrics. Ensure working agreements and Definition
of Done (DoD) are understood and followed. Promote problem-solving,
continuous learning, and ownership within teams. Foster strong
relationships across delivery, UX, architecture, and shared
services teams. Represent the team or ART in Scrum of Scrums and
program-level ceremonies. Align priorities with Product Owners,
Product Management, and Business Stakeholders. Improve
communication flow and value delivery across organizational
boundaries. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Information Technology, or related field (or 4 years additional
experience in lieu). 8 years of professional experience, with at
least 3 years as a Scrum Master or Kanban Lead. Hands-on experience
leading Agile teams in a SAFe Agile Release Train environment.
Proven success driving agile maturity and delivering improved
business outcomes. Deep knowledge of Lean-Agile principles, Scrum,
Kanban, and SAFe frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: Experience
in the health insurance or healthcare domain. Certified Scrum
Professional (CSP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or SAFe Release Train
Engineer (RTE) certification. Skilled in change management and
continuous improvement leadership. Experience with value stream
mapping, system optimization, and Theory of Constraints. Strong
understanding of Product Ownership, DevOps, and Test Automation
practices. Skills & Tools: Expert in Agile tools such as Jira,
Confluence, Azure DevOps, Rally, etc. Excellent communication,
conflict resolution, and facilitation skills. Ability to build
metrics dashboards and drive data-informed decisions. Comfortable
in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. M2
Ref: 855-IT Baltimore
Keywords: ALTA IT Services, Germantown , Scrum Master, IT / Software / Systems , Reston, Maryland
