Careers at MassHousing
At MassHousing, we believe a home is more than a roof and four walls. A home is safety and security, opportunity and peace of mind. Our team of talented professionals works to ensure that all Massachusetts residents have a safe, healthy and affordable place to call home. If you share our commitment, we hope you will consider joining us.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
MassHousing is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, colleagues and partners without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. MassHousing believes that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues and partners is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Current Openings
Information Security Administrator
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on December 18, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Information Security Administrator (ISA) in IT Operations (ITOps) administers and maintains the technologies that support the Agency’s security systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, current versioning, security compliance, timely issue resolution, and complete and accurate documentation. As a member of the Information Security Team, the ISA supports security response by interpreting analyst, system-generated, and third-party recommendations and findings to remediate risks and maintain the security of MassHousing’s infrastructure, systems and data. The ISA conducts day-to-day analysis of security events, performs proactive research to assess potential threats and determine appropriate remediation steps. This role also collaborates closely with the other ITOps groups, including Network Services and IT Support Services, to ensure comprehensive security and operational support across the Agency. The Information Security Administrator reports to the Information Security Manager.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Security System Administration
- Develops, implements, and follows system administration plans and procedures to ensure security technologies are maintained and protected efficiently
- Reviews existing security technologies to identify opportunities to modernize, optimize, and enhance security and implement approved improvements
- Identifies and evaluates new security technology solutions, document findings, and presents recommendations to the Information Security Manager and team
- Contributes proactively to team knowledge sharing and mentoring to promote a security-focused culture and ensure adequate coverage for all security systems
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled system and hardware upgrades, patches, and other system needs, requiring occasional availability outside of standard business hours, including nights (7pm-7am), weekends (Fri-Sun), and during emergencies; average is eight times per year and will vary based on business needs
Security Response
- Collaborates with the Information Security Manager, Analysts, and third-party partners to evaluate security findings and coordinate with ITOps teams on necessary remediations
- Partners with Information Security Manager, Analysts, and third-party partners to identify and implement configuration improvements that proactively strengthen system security
- Assists in developing security incident response plans, ensuring roles and procedures are clear, concise, and actionable
- Provides rotating on-call coverage for unexpected security issues; shifts are weeklong, 24/7, and occur approximately once every three weeks
Security Analysis
- Monitors security system consoles and triage notifications, events, and data to identify potential security risks to infrastructure and application systems and develops and executes remediation plans
- Maintains an understanding of core, application, and security infrastructure technologies and performs proactive research and analysis to identify and remediate emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- Monitors and triages security-related incident tickets and ensuring timely and efficient response through the information security ticket queue
Security (General)
- Comply with MassHousing’s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology field or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of work experience in technology system administration
- 5+ years of work experience in e-mail security platforms and solutions
- 5+ years of work experience in Microsoft-based system administration and security, including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- 5+ years of work experience analyzing and responding to security events in Microsoft-based environments
- 5+ years of work experience with Microsoft Defender security solutions and consoles
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Fortinet-based networking, perimeter security, and remote access
- Experience with Microsoft-based cloud infrastructure, including Azure networking, IaaS, PaaS, and identity
- Experience with Proofpoint email protection products
Essential Characteristics
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Superior customer service expertise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Capable of making well-informed decisions, proactively identifying potential challenges and opportunities, and evaluating alternatives to deliver effective solutions
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Comfortable multitasking, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently
Salary Range: $103,312.74 - $134,306.46
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Originator
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on December 12, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Originator identifies and originates multifamily debt financing opportunities for the Agency. In addition to supervising a small team of Analysts, this role conducts strategic outreach to drive business development, leverages established industry relationships, and maintains strong engagement with a portfolio of existing borrowers. This position reports to the Director of Multifamily Operations.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Business Development
- Assist efforts to market MassHousing's multifamily loan products to existing and potential borrowers
- Support the monitoring of MassHousing loan portfolios and proactively initiate discussions about refinancing opportunities
- Stay current on housing, community development, and multifamily lending trends and actively participate in external events to promote MassHousing’s leadership in affordable housing throughout the Commonwealth
Loan Origination and Structuring
- Serve as the primary contact with borrowers throughout the loan origination process
- Develop and present Term Sheets on debt offerings to borrowers
- Present transactions to the MassHousing Board and its subcommittees for review and approval
Relationship Management
- Collaborate with Rental Underwriting, Legal, and Rental Management throughout the underwriting and closing process to structure transactions that meet borrower needs and reflect MassHousing underwriting standards
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to balance team workload and growth opportunities for direct reports
People Management
- Recruit, develop, and retain staff to ensure productivity and engagement
- Engage in performance manager activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, development planning, and continuous feedback to develop staff and achieve Agency goals
- Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to staff
- Foster a culture that reflects MassHousing’s mission and values
Security
- Comply with MassHousing's Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing's Information Security Team
Additional Duties
- Perform special assignments and other duties as requested
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Urban Development, Public Policy or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of substantive experience in affordable housing finance or affordable housing development
- Solid understanding of real estate finance fundamentals and financial analysis principles
- Demonstrated history of academic success and professional development
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Finance, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Knowledge of tax credit equity, government, and private lending platforms, including credit enhancement and rental subsidy programs
Essential Characteristics
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
- Exceptional oral and written communication with comfortability in communicating at all levels of the Agency
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Comfortable multitasking, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Salary Range: $103,312.74 - $134,306.46
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Senior Systems Developer
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on December 18, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Developer designs and implements complex applications and systems integrations, solves challenging technical problems, and maintains highly available, secure, performant, and reliable software systems. This role collaborates cross-functionally to deliver consistent quality across projects. The Senior Systems Developer is an expert technical resource for information about agency software systems. This position reports to the Software Architect.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Software Design and Development
- Design major system features or entire systems in collaboration with the Software Architect
- Develop new and enhance existing applications and systems integrations to meet requirements
- Apply security standards and best practices throughout design and development
- Use version control and branching best practices consistently
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Perform unit and integration testing and support system and acceptance testing
- Review code, provide constructive feedback, incorporate recommendations, and apply lessons learned
- Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities
- Follow standards and procedures and adhere to defined architecture and design
DevOps and Support
- Create and maintain build and release processes for multiple systems and environments
- Support systems through administrative updates, end-user assistance, analysis, and troubleshooting of application issues
- Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex issues involving code, data, configuration, or infrastructure
- Perform scheduled system upgrades and other system needs, requiring occasional availability outside of standard business hours, including nights (7pm-7am), weekends (Fri-Sun), and during emergencies
Technical Partnership
- Collaborate with stakeholders and the development team to analyze and refine requirements
- Participate in scrum ceremonies and partner with scrum teams to deliver business value
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance and support across projects
- Create and maintain system documentation and contribute to team knowledge sharing
System Optimization
- Optimize systems to improve performance, efficiency, and usability
- Upgrade technologies and platforms to comply with product lifecycles and support new features
Security
- Comply with MassHousing’s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Advanced understanding and hands-on experience with Object Oriented Programming
- Advanced experience with web application architectures and design patterns
- Advanced experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework
- Experience with database modeling, normalization, programming, performance tuning, ETL, and advanced querying in SQL Server
- Advanced experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
- Advanced web development experience with HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS
- Experience with modern front-end build tools and code quality tools such as Vite or Webpack for builds, and ESLint, Prettier, or Biome for code standards and consistency
- Experience using Azure DevOps for Agile planning, Git-based version control, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience developing, deploying, and managing applications in Microsoft Azure
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Power Platform
- Familiarity with affordable housing, mortgage lending, and/or real estate
Essential Characteristics
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Energetic team player who has exceptional interpersonal skills and takes initiative
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Exhibits excellent communication skills
- Manages time efficiently and prioritizes effectively
- Maintains a positive attitude and is open to feedback
- Demonstrates a collaborative mindset and works well within a team
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
- Ability to identify risks and opportunities and propose effective solutions
Salary Range: $103,312.74 - $134,306.46
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What our team is saying
"Working at MassHousing gives me a strong sense of purpose, as well as the ability to grow and use my skills in an impactful way. I take pride in knowing that I am a trusted and valued advisor, who provides assurances on governance, risk and control activities. Management's receptiveness to creative solutions, drive for efficiency and unwavering desire to continuously improve its people and the work we do, makes MassHousing a workplace that aligns with my personal and professional values."
–Cynthia F., Internal Audit
"In my five years at MassHousing, I have enjoyed a very supportive team and great work environment. MassHousing supports my growth as a professional, an individual and an employee by providing generous benefits, including tuition reimbursement for courses relevant to the mission of creating and preserving housing. The company values your growth and input and is always looking for new ways to integrate new ideas and methods in daily operations."
–Christina K., Rental Management
"A job at MassHousing is not just a job. It is good work in a very professional environment, and it is professional work that does good to people in the Commonwealth. We are the state's affordable housing lender, we are creative and competitive. What makes us unique is our commitment to serve the underserved. What I love most about my job at MassHousing is knowing that, at the end of the day, my work contributes to the success of a first-time homebuying family somewhere in Massachusetts."
–Mounzer A., HomeOwnership
"I enjoy working at MassHousing because I enjoy helping others...As a parent, the flexibility allows me to create a schedule that works for both my personal and professional life. MassHousing is not just a place for opportunity, it is also a place of hope."
–Mircia K., Rental Management
"I love working at MassHousing mostly because I get to do interesting work that is meaningful to our society. I didn't feel that way in my previous professional roles, and so I don't take it for granted. Plus, a lot of really interesting people work at MassHousing…I've already met lifelong friends here. I also feel I can be myself in my role, and that people have gone out of their way to support me in both my career and personal life. I’m grateful for that."
–Ryan S., Rental Underwriting
"The thing I enjoy most about working at MassHousing is the dedication and expertise the staff has in meeting the housing challenges facing Massachusetts residents. The foundation of everything we do is the people we serve. To be part of such a noble and important mission is what makes working at MassHousing far more than just a job. It's very satisfying to see and hear the stories of Massachusetts residents who have been able to grow and prosper because they have an affordable home and economic opportunity."
–Tom F., Communications
"Although I have only been employed here for one year, I already feel a strong commitment and dedication to the Agency and to my team. MassHousing strives to provide the very best services to our lenders, customers and to their employees. It is a rewarding feeling to know you are giving the best customer service to your borrowers every day, especially in these trying economic times. I know I have made a great choice in joining MassHousing!"
–Michelle K., HomeOwnership
"I believe a home should be a happy place where you can live, learn and laugh. MassHousing has been a special home for me. I’ve had the good fortune to be in different roles at MassHousing that have truly challenged me to be a better person in so many ways, all the while working with exceptional people who sincerely believe that MassHousing is here to improve the lives of people. If ‘home is where the heart is’, then my home is MassHousing."
–Paul H., Information Technology