Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 1,203,269 $ 1,511,638 $ 1,828,364
Cost of revenue 1,084,512 1,297,089 1,635,697
Selling, general and administrative expenses 80,340 83,227 82,316
Operating income 38,417 131,322 110,351
Interest (expense) income, net (1,526) 111 45
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 36,891 131,433 110,396
Income tax expense 14,079 47,041 35,731
Net income $ 22,812 $ 84,392 $ 74,665
Earnings Per Share      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.18 [1] $ 8.06 [1] $ 7.13 [1]
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 2.13 [1] $ 8.06 [1] $ 7.13 [1]
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 10,476 [1] 10,474 [1] 10,474 [1]
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) 10,692 [1] 10,474 [1] 10,474 [1]
[1] For periods ended September 27, 2014 and prior, basic and diluted earnings per share are computed using the number of shares of Vectrus common stock outstanding on September 27, 2014, the date on which the Vectrus common stock was distributed to the shareholders of Exelis Inc.