Deputy Director, Housing Development

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule possible

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Deputy Director of Housing Development to lead housing finance, program oversight, and project evaluation across LIHTC, HOME, and related programs. The role manages staff and oversees critical closing processes and MassDocs workflows.

A strong background in rental and homeownership financing is essential. Responsibilities include directing pre-applications, full applications, and subsidy closings while coordinating with multiple teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional or managerial experience in public or private housing administration.
• Experience with rental and homeownership funding programs a plus.
• Ability to lead in a large organization and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in absence of the Undersecretary; assume duties as needed.
• Develop and maintain OneStop+ application system and workflow platform.
• Oversee pre-applications and full applications for rental/homeownership funding.
• Coordinate 80–100 subsidy loan closings annually and monitor expenditures.
• Supervise staff and oversee MassDocs closing system.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

HOME program knowledge

Real estate finance

Public/private lender experience

Leadership in large organizations

Excellent oral and written skills

Supervisory experience

Experience with vulnerable populations

MassDocs closing system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Graduate degree in a related field

Doctorate degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Director, Housing Development (260005R6)

EOHLC is seeking a Deputy Director in the Division of Housing Development/M8!

Agency Mission

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents.

Formerly known as the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

Overview of Role (Not All Inclusive)

The Secretariat’s mission includes the production or preservation of primarily affordable rental and ownership housing – especially for low- to moderate-income individuals and households – in communities located throughout the state. HLC’s mission includes compliance monitoring of these units for at least 30 years following initial sale or occupancy.

The Division of Housing Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of privately-owned affordable and mixed-income rental and ownership housing portfolio receiving Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) funding assistance through 18 to 20 key funding programs, including the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, the state LIHTC program, the federal HOME program, and the federal Housing Trust Fund. In addition, oversight of between eight and ten state bond programs, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and the Housing Stabilization Fund (HSF), as well as six other state-funded programs. In addition to the portfolio of federal rental projects, a growing portfolio of projects – both comprehensive permit and local initiative permit (LIP) projects – approved through Chapter 40B. The Deputy Director of Housing Development may be responsible for the staff working on these projects, which are adding approximately 2,500 rental units per year to the work unit’s rental portfolio of mixed-income projects and can proceed without direct EOHLC funding.

The Deputy Director of Housing Development also oversees Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) for market-rate units in Gateway cities. The current HLC portfolio of privately-owned affordable and mixed‑income rental projects with HLC funds includes approximately 140,000 rental units and represents HLC investments of over $10 billion. HLC’s portfolio of homeownership projects include more than 120,000 units.

The Deputy Director of Housing Development oversees the Local Initiative Permit (LIP) program, the HOME Program and the housing program which provides supportive housing to people with disabilities and populations with special needs.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not All Inclusive)

Leadership:

In the absence of the Undersecretary of Housing Development assumes all duties.

Development and ongoing maintenance of the new OneStop+ application system and workflow platform.

Evaluation:

Coordinating and/or overseeing much of the work of EOHLC and quasi-public review teams involved in evaluating pre-applications and full applications of rental and homeownership funding applications.

Subsidy Loan Closings:

Overseeing staff at EOHLC and its quasits involved with 80 to 100 subsidy loan closings each year.

Overseeing the tracking by program of subsidy commitments/expenditures for projects in closing.

Compliance Monitoring:

Overseeing work of EOHLC subsidy staff involved with ongoing compliance monitoring and EOHLC’s compliance contractors.

Supervision:

Provides supervision to the LIP Director, Manager of Supportive Housing & Manager HOME Programs/Special Projects.

MassDocs:

Overseeing and coordinating all work related to MassDocs closing system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of many aspects of rental housing: pre-development, development, management, compliance, and asset management
• Knowledge of federal programs, such as LIHTC and HOME
• Knowledge of real estate housing finance
• Knowledge of aspects of homeownership housing
• Applicants must have knowledge of multi-family rental or homeownership funding.
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Knowledge of sound management practices in large organizations
• Ability to serve in leadership position within a large organization
• Direct experience in affordable rental housing as a public or private lender
• Direct experience in affordable homeownership housing as public or private lender
• Experience in working with vulnerable populations.
• Direct experience in supervising staff in a large or medium entity
• Prior responsibilities related to significant commitments and expenditures of private or public funds.

Comments:

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

Pre-Offer Process:

A background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

• I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
• II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
• III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
• IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affinitous Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title

Program Manager VIII

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Exec Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026, 5:10:56 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

111,961.20 - 173,020.79 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affinitous or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Jessica Molina - 8572480160

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)