Performs engagement planning activities, including process understanding, risk assessment, development of engagement objectives and scope, and design of risk-based testing strategies and audit programs that address key financial and operational risks across various competency areas, such as finance/accounting, supply chain and vendor management, revenue cycle management, research administration, human resources, and payroll. This individual is comfortable navigating evolving risk landscapes, quickly learns unfamiliar processes, communicates clearly, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve control effectiveness, operational performance, and organizational resilience.