Principal Jobs in Washington, DC

Principal jobs in Washington, District of Columbia are concentrated across Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, and the Navy Yard corridor, with strong demand in federal contracting, K-12 education, and policy-driven nonprofits. Employers hiring right now include Microsoft, ASRC Federal, and Koniag Government Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerMicrosoft
Work type50% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring18

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ASRC Federal
Principal Software Engineer
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ASRC Federal
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Principal Software Engineer
ASRC Federal
Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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ASRC Federal
Principal Data Analyst
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ASRC Federal
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Principal Data Analyst
ASRC Federal
Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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Microsoft
Principal Sourcing Engineer
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Microsoft
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Principal Sourcing Engineer
Microsoft
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$143k - $304k/yr
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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FINRA
Principal Analyst, Risk Monitoring
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FINRA
Added 2d ago
Principal Analyst, Risk Monitoring
FINRA
Washington, District of Columbia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
$108k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Atlassian
Principal Machine Learning Systems Engineer (GenAI Products & Knowledge Innovations)
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Atlassian
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Principal Machine Learning Systems Engineer (GenAI Products & Knowledge Innovations)
Atlassian
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$196k - $309k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Principal Job Market in Washington

Who's Hiring

Microsoft
Microsoft7 open roles
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal4 open roles
Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services3 open roles

Principal Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a principal job in Washington?

Focus your search on Washington's densest hiring sectors: federal contractors in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, charter and traditional public schools across Wards 5 through 8, and policy organizations concentrated near Dupont Circle and Capitol Hill. Candidates who demonstrate familiarity with D.C. Public Schools guidelines, federal agency procurement cycles, or community-centered leadership in underserved neighborhoods gain a clear edge over generalist applicants in this market.

Which companies hire principals in Washington?

Employers hiring principals in Washington right now include Microsoft, ASRC Federal, and Koniag Government Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's mix of federal agencies, education management organizations, and mission-driven nonprofits makes it one of the more varied principal hiring markets on the East Coast.

Are there remote principal jobs in Washington?

Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of role: analytical, policy, and technical principal positions are far more remote-friendly than school leadership or hands-on site management roles. About 79% of principal openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. In Washington specifically, the strongest remote options tend to sit within federal contracting firms and national nonprofits headquartered in the District.

How can I get a principal job in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Washington is through D.C. Public Schools' assistant principal pipeline or charter networks like KIPP DC and Friendship Public Charter School, which actively develop internal candidates. For non-education principal roles, lateral moves from senior analyst or project lead positions at federal contractors in Crystal City or Navy Yard often open the door. Volunteering with D.C.-based education advocacy groups also builds the local network that Washington hiring managers rely on heavily.

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