Principal Jobs in Oklahoma

Principal jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in public K-12 school districts, with steady demand for building-level leaders from assistant principal through district executive roles. Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by large districts like Oklahoma City Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools, and Lawton Public Schools. The most consistent openings are for elementary and middle school principals, with growing demand for leaders in alternative education and career-tech settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Cities hiring3
Work type33% Remote
Top credentialMaster's degree

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Northrop Grumman
Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
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Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$77k - $116k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration
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Sr Principal Electrical Engineer – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$116k - $213k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Staff Principal Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Subsystems
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Staff Principal Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Subsystems
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$93k - $266k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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CVS Health
Principal Decision Scientist, Strategy & Innovation
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Principal Decision Scientist, Strategy & Innovation
CVS Health
Oklahoma
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$144k - $288k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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American Electric Power
Wind Technician Assc - Principal
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Wind Technician Assc - Principal
American Electric Power
Orlando, Oklahoma
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$25.99 - $52.67/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Principal Jobs by City in Oklahoma

Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oklahoma City
11 jobs
Lawton
1 job
Orlando
1 job

Principal Job Market in Oklahoma

A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman11
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon1
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health1
  • American Electric Power
    American Electric Power1

What Oklahoma Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal jobs across Oklahoma.

  • Active Oklahoma principal certificate issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
  • Prior classroom teaching experience in an accredited school setting
  • Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership, staff evaluation, and curriculum oversight
  • Familiarity with Oklahoma Academic Standards and state accountability frameworks
  • Strong record of community engagement, parent communication, and school culture building

Principal Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Oklahoma?

To become a principal in Oklahoma, you must earn a principal certificate through the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Requirements include a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate, and completion of an approved administrator preparation program. Candidates must also pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment. Most Oklahoma districts require several years of certified teaching experience before a principal certificate will be issued.

Which companies hire principals in Oklahoma?

Companies currently hiring principals in Oklahoma include Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and CVS Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oklahoma's principal hiring is driven primarily by public school districts, career-technology center systems, and charter school networks concentrated in the Oklahoma City metro and greater Tulsa area.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most principal jobs?

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lawton have the most principal openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City leads because it is home to the state's largest district and a dense cluster of charter and alternative schools, while Tulsa's strong urban district and suburban growth corridors in Broken Arrow and Jenks generate consistent openings, and Lawton's large military-connected student population keeps Fort Sill-area schools actively staffing building leaders.

Are there remote principal jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, but they're rare. About 67% of principal openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of school leadership. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include administrative tasks, parent communication, and professional development coordination, but daily presence in the building is a core expectation at nearly every Oklahoma district.

How can I get hired as a principal in Oklahoma with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant principal role while completing an Oklahoma-approved administrator preparation program. Large districts like Oklahoma City Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools regularly hire instructional coaches, department chairs, and lead teachers into assistant principal pipelines. Earning your principal certificate before applying, even provisionally, signals readiness. Candidates with experience in Oklahoma's career-tech centers or alternative education settings often find those environments more open to first-time administrators.

Where can I find and apply to principal jobs in Oklahoma?

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the positions that fit your certification level and preferred district size, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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