Scrum Master

Altak Group Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Altak Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a healthcare technology team. You will serve as the servant leader for cross-functional development squads, ensuring compliant, high-quality software that improves patient outcomes.

Bridge technical execution with healthcare requirements and navigate HIPAA/regulatory considerations. Responsibilities include facilitating ceremonies, removing blockers, advising on HIPAA alignments, and translating clinical needs into actionable stories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Healthcare domain knowledge in EHR/EMR, clinical workflows, or HealthTech.
• CSM or PSM I certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives) in a time-boxed manner.
• Identify and remove blockers to maintain team momentum, including regulatory bottlenecks.
• Advocate for HIPAA compliance and clinical safety within Agile processes.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and clinical stakeholders to translate medical requirements into clear user stories.
• Coach Lean-Agile practices to foster self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Track velocity, burndown, and cycle times using Jira/Azure DevOps for leadership transparency.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

Facilitation & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Health Informatics)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a mission-driven Scrum Master to join our healthcare technology team. In this role, you will be the "servant leader" for our cross-functional development teams, ensuring we deliver high-quality, compliant software solutions that improve patient outcomes. You will bridge the gap between technical execution and healthcare-specific requirements, helping the team navigate the complexities of medical data and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Lead Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring they remain productive and time-boxed.
• Remove Impediments: Proactively identify and resolve "blockers"—from technical hurdles to regulatory bottlenecks to keep the team moving.
• Healthcare Compliance Advocacy: Ensure that Agile processes align with HIPAA regulations, data privacy standards, and clinical safety protocols.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with Product Owners and clinical stakeholders to prioritize the product backlog and translate medical requirements into actionable user stories.
• Coach & Mentor: Foster a Lean-Agile mindset within the team, helping them embrace self-organization and continuous improvement.
• Track Metrics: Use tools like Jira or Azure DevOps to monitor velocity, burndown charts, and cycle times to provide transparency to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Healthcare Domain Knowledge: Proven experience working within the healthcare industry (e.g., EHR/EMR systems, clinical workflows, or HealthTech).
• Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I).
• Tools: Proficient in Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile management software.

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of HIPAA compliance and HITRUST requirements.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in a large healthcare organization.
• Background in software development or data engineering.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills and the ability to manage diverse personalities (engineers, doctors, and business leads).