Top skills for Principal jobs

Based on 619 active Principal postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Principal postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Business53%
  • Design52%
  • Innovation27%
  • Consulting22%
  • Professional Development19%
  • Science19%
  • Finance18%
  • Revenue17%
  • Automation17%
  • Accountability15%
  • Disabilities15%
  • Inclusion15%
  • Analytics14%
  • Technical Leadership14%
  • Coaching13%
  • Hiring Process13%
  • Computer Science12%
  • Thought Leadership11%
  • Verification11%
  • Manufacturing10%
  • Total Rewards10%
  • Economics10%
  • Mentorship10%
  • Networks9%
  • Onboarding9%

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