Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Assistant Director
CapMetro, San Francisco, CA, United States
Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Assistant Director
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Salary:
$176,002.11 - $234,498.99 Annually
Closing Date:
4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
TERM-LIMITED FULL-TIME POSITION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Program Leadership and Strategic Execution
Lead day‑to‑day implementation of BAHFA’s core program areas, ensuring high‑quality delivery, sound operations, and alignment with the mission and strategic plan.
Oversee the development, launch, and ongoing management of mixed‑income financing tools, including program design, project evaluation, execution, and partnership development.
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the Doorway Housing Portal, supporting platform improvements, regional adoption, partner engagement, and overall program performance.
Monitor and manage BAHFA’s portfolio of over 2,000 assisted affordable units and new projects.
Translate strategic goals into operational plans with clear milestones, resource needs, and accountability structures.
Track affordable housing trends and innovations, incorporating adjustments into BAHFA programs.
Organizational Management and Staff Leadership
Supervise, mentor, and support a team of 6‑10 staff, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture with clear roles, expectations, and professional development pathways.
Plan work, manage workflow, and allocate staffing to ensure effective and adaptive program delivery.
Build and strengthen internal systems and processes across BAHFA, championing continuous improvement for a self‑sustaining business model.
Serve as the primary internal leader for troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and cross‑agency coordination on operations.
External Partnerships and Regional Engagement
Represent BAHFA in meetings, workshops, and collaborative forums with regional partners, funders, community organizations, local governments, and practitioners.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to stay informed of emerging needs, challenges, and collaboration opportunities.
Support BAHFA’s role as a regional convener, sharing best practices and ensuring programs respond to real‑world conditions and partner feedback.
Cross‑Agency Collaboration and Internal Alignment
Collaborate closely with MTC and ABAG staff across finance, legal, technology, and communications to ensure smooth execution of BAHFA programs.
Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, and written materials for BAHFA, ABAG, MTC committees, and external partners.
Align BAHFA’s programmatic work with broader regional housing strategies and the MTC‑ABAG Strategic Framework.
Operational Sustainability and Adaptive Management
Support initiatives to position BAHFA for long‑term sustainability by streamlining operations, generating program revenue, and strengthening financial footing.
Monitor program performance, budgets, compliance, and risk, raising issues proactively and recommending solutions.
Identify and pilot innovations, refine program models, and adopt practices that increase effectiveness and efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep knowledge of affordable housing finance
– public and private financing structures, tax‑exempt bonds, subordinate lending, acquisition/rehab, mixed‑income deal structures, and implications for development feasibility.
Understanding of Bay Area housing systems
– local funding, financing approaches, state regulatory frameworks, and constraints faced by nonprofit and for‑profit developers.
Expertise in regional housing policy
and the “3 Ps” – linking policy decisions to production, preservation, and protection outcomes.
Strong program design and implementation skills
– translating broad strategies into clear procedures, operational workflows, evaluation criteria, and performance management systems.
Advanced project management abilities
– oversight of multi‑year initiatives, coordination across teams, risk identification, and adaptive problem‑solving.
Skill in supervising and developing staff
– goal setting, coaching, constructive feedback, delegation, and fostering a high‑performance culture.
Financial modeling proficiency
– analyzing pro formas, program budgets, and implications for underwriting and sustainability.
Strong communication skills
– clear presentation of complex concepts to policymakers, partners, and public audiences; concise written materials; facilitation of stakeholder discussions.
Relationship‑building ability
– establishing trust with local jurisdictions, housing providers, community organizations, funders, and internal partners.
Sound judgment and political acumen
– navigating sensitive issues, balancing perspectives, and anticipating challenges.
Capacity for independent and collaborative work
– initiative, managing competing priorities, and accountability for results.
Commitment to equity and inclusion
– applying knowledge to advance equitable housing outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in transportation planning, project management, public finance, transportation engineering, economics, business, or public administration, **or** a Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in housing finance, community development, real estate finance, or related programs, **or** four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in affordable housing, community development, real estate finance, or related domains, with at least three years in a supervisory or team‑lead capacity.
Demonstrated experience in affordable housing finance, including traditional tools (e.g., tax credits) and creative financing such as essential‑purpose bonds, public ownership models, or other approaches to lower borrowing costs.
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San Francisco, CA
Salary:
$176,002.11 - $234,498.99 Annually
Closing Date:
4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
TERM-LIMITED FULL-TIME POSITION THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Program Leadership and Strategic Execution
Lead day‑to‑day implementation of BAHFA’s core program areas, ensuring high‑quality delivery, sound operations, and alignment with the mission and strategic plan.
Oversee the development, launch, and ongoing management of mixed‑income financing tools, including program design, project evaluation, execution, and partnership development.
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the Doorway Housing Portal, supporting platform improvements, regional adoption, partner engagement, and overall program performance.
Monitor and manage BAHFA’s portfolio of over 2,000 assisted affordable units and new projects.
Translate strategic goals into operational plans with clear milestones, resource needs, and accountability structures.
Track affordable housing trends and innovations, incorporating adjustments into BAHFA programs.
Organizational Management and Staff Leadership
Supervise, mentor, and support a team of 6‑10 staff, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture with clear roles, expectations, and professional development pathways.
Plan work, manage workflow, and allocate staffing to ensure effective and adaptive program delivery.
Build and strengthen internal systems and processes across BAHFA, championing continuous improvement for a self‑sustaining business model.
Serve as the primary internal leader for troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and cross‑agency coordination on operations.
External Partnerships and Regional Engagement
Represent BAHFA in meetings, workshops, and collaborative forums with regional partners, funders, community organizations, local governments, and practitioners.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to stay informed of emerging needs, challenges, and collaboration opportunities.
Support BAHFA’s role as a regional convener, sharing best practices and ensuring programs respond to real‑world conditions and partner feedback.
Cross‑Agency Collaboration and Internal Alignment
Collaborate closely with MTC and ABAG staff across finance, legal, technology, and communications to ensure smooth execution of BAHFA programs.
Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, and written materials for BAHFA, ABAG, MTC committees, and external partners.
Align BAHFA’s programmatic work with broader regional housing strategies and the MTC‑ABAG Strategic Framework.
Operational Sustainability and Adaptive Management
Support initiatives to position BAHFA for long‑term sustainability by streamlining operations, generating program revenue, and strengthening financial footing.
Monitor program performance, budgets, compliance, and risk, raising issues proactively and recommending solutions.
Identify and pilot innovations, refine program models, and adopt practices that increase effectiveness and efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep knowledge of affordable housing finance
– public and private financing structures, tax‑exempt bonds, subordinate lending, acquisition/rehab, mixed‑income deal structures, and implications for development feasibility.
Understanding of Bay Area housing systems
– local funding, financing approaches, state regulatory frameworks, and constraints faced by nonprofit and for‑profit developers.
Expertise in regional housing policy
and the “3 Ps” – linking policy decisions to production, preservation, and protection outcomes.
Strong program design and implementation skills
– translating broad strategies into clear procedures, operational workflows, evaluation criteria, and performance management systems.
Advanced project management abilities
– oversight of multi‑year initiatives, coordination across teams, risk identification, and adaptive problem‑solving.
Skill in supervising and developing staff
– goal setting, coaching, constructive feedback, delegation, and fostering a high‑performance culture.
Financial modeling proficiency
– analyzing pro formas, program budgets, and implications for underwriting and sustainability.
Strong communication skills
– clear presentation of complex concepts to policymakers, partners, and public audiences; concise written materials; facilitation of stakeholder discussions.
Relationship‑building ability
– establishing trust with local jurisdictions, housing providers, community organizations, funders, and internal partners.
Sound judgment and political acumen
– navigating sensitive issues, balancing perspectives, and anticipating challenges.
Capacity for independent and collaborative work
– initiative, managing competing priorities, and accountability for results.
Commitment to equity and inclusion
– applying knowledge to advance equitable housing outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in transportation planning, project management, public finance, transportation engineering, economics, business, or public administration, **or** a Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in housing finance, community development, real estate finance, or related programs, **or** four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in affordable housing, community development, real estate finance, or related domains, with at least three years in a supervisory or team‑lead capacity.
Demonstrated experience in affordable housing finance, including traditional tools (e.g., tax credits) and creative financing such as essential‑purpose bonds, public ownership models, or other approaches to lower borrowing costs.
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