Principal Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Principal jobs in St. Louis are in strong demand, concentrated in the Central West End, Clayton, and the Cortex Innovation Community across education, healthcare, and professional services. Employers hiring right now include Parsons, Ramboll, and Asplundh Engineering Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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In this position, you will use your teaching skills and GIS knowledge to empower our customers with our innovative GIS software. As an Esri Instructor, you will create a dynamic learning environment through hands-on training, interactive instructions, and engaging activities. You will partner with organizations to expand the use of ArcGIS maps and applications across their organizations and communicate the strategic impact of GIS programs.
The contributions you make in this role will support Esri customers across many industries including but not limited to Defense and Intelligence, Public Safety, and Health and Human Services. The work you do will enable customers to grow their ArcGIS user skills, productivity, and confidence in addition to ensuring sustainable GIS workflows and operations.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the St. Louis, MO area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Grow user skills. Develop and deliver training programs through various formats and methods including in-person, virtual and hybrid offerings, to enhance users' proficiency in ArcGIS software both domestically and internationally. Identify and address skill gaps through targeted training sessions and workshops. Provide ongoing support and guidance to users, answering their questions and helping them overcome challenges. Stay updated on the latest GIS trends and technologies to ensure the training content remains relevant and up to date.
- Ensure sustainable GIS workflows. Collaborate with customers to understand their business processes and requirements. Provide guidance and training on best practices for designing and implementing sustainable GIS workflows. Deliver workshops and training sessions to educate customers on sustainable GIS workflows. Support customers in overcoming challenges and addressing any skill gaps related to workflow sustainability.
- Expand the use of ArcGIS. Actively promote the adoption of ArcGIS across customer groups. Identify potential use cases for ArcGIS in various business processes and demonstrate its value through facilitation. Develop and deliver training workshops and sessions to showcase the capabilities of ArcGIS. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and customize ArcGIS solutions to meet their needs.
- Communicate the impact of GIS. Develop compelling narratives and visualizations to effectively communicate the impact of GIS. Collaborate with Content Development and Creation teams to create engaging content, such as case studies and success stories. Present the value of GIS to customers. Stay informed about industry trends and research to provide insights on the broader impact of GIS in various domains.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience leveraging Esri's software capabilities
- 5 of those years should be in ArcGIS Enterprise or Enterprise Geodatabases
- 2 of those years should include professional experience in classroom facilitation and instructional delivery
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities while prioritizing student needs
- Strong listening skills and the ability to incorporate feedback to continuously improve instructional delivery and course materials
- Proven ability to collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- 20% travel time within the year to support an average of 10-15 onsite customer training sessions per year
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Information Science or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Familiarity with web-based meeting tools
- Completion of an Esri technical certification and facilitation certification
- Demonstrated technical writing ability
- Up to 40% travel time, including international travel, to support an additional 10-15 customer engagements
- Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Information Science or related field
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The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
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Who's Hiring
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- Ramboll2

- Asplundh Engineering Services2

- Esri1

- Bayer1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Retail1
- Insurance1
- Manufacturing1
Principal Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a principal job in St. Louis?
The strongest path to a principal job in St. Louis runs through the city's education system, large health networks, and professional services firms concentrated in Clayton and downtown. School leadership roles are consistently in demand across St. Louis Public Schools and the many charter networks in the region. Candidates who combine hands-on team leadership experience with familiarity with St. Louis's community-focused institutions stand out in local hiring.
Which companies hire principals in St. Louis?
Companies currently hiring principals in St. Louis include Parsons, Ramboll, and Asplundh Engineering Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. St. Louis's market draws from a broad mix of public school systems, charter management organizations, healthcare institutions, and corporate professional services firms, all of which regularly carry principal-level openings.
Are there remote principal jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the type of principal role: instructional and school-based positions are almost always on-site, while curriculum, operations, and analytics-focused principal roles are more commonly offered remotely. About 70% of principal openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. Roles tied to the Cortex Innovation Community and corporate employers tend to offer the most flexibility.
How can I get a principal job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is moving into an assistant principal or instructional coach role within the St. Louis Public Schools system or one of the city's established charter networks, which regularly promote from within. Corporate employers in Clayton and the Central West End also hire associate-level principals in consulting and operations functions for candidates with strong project credentials. Volunteering with St. Louis nonprofit education organizations builds both the network and the portfolio that local hiring managers look for.
Which industries hire the most principals in St. Louis?
Most principal openings in St. Louis sit in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. St. Louis's concentration of major health systems, a large public school district, and a growing professional services corridor in Clayton collectively drive consistent demand for principal-level talent across those sectors.
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