Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Effects of Adoption of ASC Topic 606
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Workers' compensation, auto and general liability reserve
Accrued Insurance, Current
Contract related reserves
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local income tax, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Foreign taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent
Release of uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Prior year true-ups
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
Indemnity expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Impact of federal rate change
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Contract compliance
Contract Compliance [Member]
Contract Compliance [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contracts loss contingency accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan, number of plans
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Plans
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Plans
Portion of contributions charged to income
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Benefits plan vesting percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage
Benefit contributions accrued
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Current
Receivables [Abstract]
Billed receivables
Billed Contracts Receivable
Unbilled contract receivables
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Other
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Estimated unbilled contract receivables related to requests for equitable adjustments and contract line item realignments
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable, Amount Expected to be Collected after Next Twelve Months
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Severance and Related Benefit Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Agreements and Transactions with Former Parent
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Maturities of Term Facility
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Term Facility
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Anti-dilutive stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Anti-dilutive restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Years Of Former Parent
Tax Years Of Former Parent [Member]
Tax Years Of Former Parent [Member]
Tax Year 2014
Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other non-current assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Spinoff
Spinoff [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Indemnified receivable
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Exelis
Exelis [Member]
Exelis [Member]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Settlements with tax authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Tax settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Interest expense related to tax matters
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Interest accrued for tax matters
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Income tax expense (benefit) excluding tax cuts and jobs act impact
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Excluding Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Impact
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Excluding Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Impact
Interest payable
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, income tax expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, change in tax rate, deferred tax asset, income tax expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Incomplete Accounting, Change in Tax Rate, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, acceleration of income, before taxes, recognized for tax purposes
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Acceleration of Income, Before Taxes, Recognized For Tax Purposes
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Acceleration of Income, Before Taxes, Recognized For Tax Purposes
Income tax indemnification amount
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Indemnification receivable
Indemnification Receivable
Indemnification Receivable
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Post Employment Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Costs incurred in excess of billings
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Contingencies
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Property, plant and equipment, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Subtotal
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Goodwill
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill
Unbilled receivables
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unbilled Receivables
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unbilled Receivables
Other liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Schedule of Plant, Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Non-current assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Non-current liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt financing fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total
Long-term Debt
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Contracts Revenue
Cost of revenue
Contract Revenue Cost
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest (expense) income, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Income from operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax (benefit) expense
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings Per Share
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Work Force Reduction and CEO Transition
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Term facility
Term Facility [Member]
Term Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
High Desert Support Services (HDSS)
High Desert Support Services (HDSS) [Member]
High Desert Support Services (HDSS) [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Total revenue
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Credit risk
Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
U.S. Army
U.S. Army [Member]
U.S. Army [Member]
Government customers
Government Customers [Member]
Government Customers [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Accounting Policies [Table]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Goodwill impairment charges
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Changes in derivative instrument:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net change in fair value of interest rate swaps
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Net (loss) gain reclassified to interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Tax benefit (expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net change in derivative instrument
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Our Business
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Investments
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Severance Expense
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQO)
Non-Qualified Stock Options [Member]
Non-Qualified Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited, canceled or expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, canceled or expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2014 Omnibus Plan
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Vectrus, Inc.
Vectrus, Inc. [Member]
Vectrus, Inc. [Member]
Former parent
Exelis, Inc. [Member]
Exelis, Inc. [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, distribution basis for issued and outstanding shares
Spinoff Transaction, Distribution of Common Shares, Ratio
Spinoff Transaction, Distribution of Common Shares, Ratio
Maximum number of shares of Company's common stock authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Adoption of ASU 606
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Compensation and Other Employee Benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued salaries and wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Accrued employee benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current
Total
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Compensation costs for equity-based awards
Equity Based Awards [Member]
Equity Based Awards [Member]
Compensation costs for liability-based awards
Liability Based Awards [Member]
Liability Based Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Compensation cost for awards
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Future tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net [Abstract]
Machinery and equipment
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Machinery and equipment, net
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign exchange forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash flow hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of derivative instrument
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Increase (decrease) in derivative assets
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Assets
Reduction of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Decreased interest expense on sale of derivatives
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Interest rate swap liabilities designated as cash flow hedge
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Interest rate swap assets designated as cash flow hedge
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Derivative, fair value
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Schedule of Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Impact of Stock-Based Compensation in Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-Qualified Stock Options, Activity
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-Qualified Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range of exercise prices one
Range of Exercise Prices One [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices One [Member]
Range of exercise prices two
Range of Exercise Prices Two [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Exercise price per share, lower range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price per share, upper range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash
Cash
Receivables
Costs incurred in excess of billings
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Billings in excess of costs
Billings in Excess of Cost, Current
Compensation and other employee benefits
Short-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other accrued liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liability
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 11,120,528 and 10,894,924 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Leases and Rentals
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization and write-off of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Billings in excess of costs
Increase (Decrease) in Billing in Excess of Cost of Earnings
Deferred taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Compensation and other employee benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of capital assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from the disposition of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Distributions from equity investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from revolver
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of revolver
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from insurance financing
Proceeds from Insurance Financing
Proceeds from Insurance Financing
Repayments of insurance financing
Payments for Insurance Financing
Payments for Insurance Financing
Payments of employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Net cash (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Exchange rate effect on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash-beginning of year
Cash-end of year
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free rates
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits-January 1,
Additions for:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions for:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Settlements with tax authorities
Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized tax benefits-December 31,
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Amortization Term [Axis]
Amortization Term [Axis]
Amortization Term [Axis]
Amortization Term [Domain]
Amortization Term [Domain]
[Domain] for Amortization Term [Axis]
Quarterly Through September 30, 2019
Quarterly Through September 30, 2019 [Member]
Quarterly Through September 30, 2019 [Member]
Quarterly December 31, 2019
Quarterly December 31, 2019 [Member]
Quarterly December 31, 2019 [Member]
Quarterly Fiscal Quarters December 31, 2020 Through September 30, 2021
Quarterly Fiscal Quarters December 31, 2020 Through September 30, 2021 [Member]
Quarterly Fiscal Quarters December 31, 2020 Through September 30, 2021 [Member]
Quarterly December 31, 2021 Through September 30, 2022
Quarterly December 31, 2021 Through September 30, 2022 [Member]
Quarterly December 31, 2021 Through September 30, 2022 [Member]
Due November 15, 2022
Due November 15, 2022 [Member]
Due November 15, 2022 [Member]
Senior secured credit facilities
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Revolver
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Letters of credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base rate
Base Rate [Member]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Distribution to subsidiary of Exelis
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Payments of debt issuance costs
Amortization expense
Write off of deferred debt issuance costs
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Line of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Number of letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Number Outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Number Outstanding
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Maximum allowed dividend distribution
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Allowed Dividend Distribution
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Allowed Dividend Distribution
Covenant terms, ratio of total indebtedness to combined EBITDA
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Covenant terms, maximum debt to EBITDA ratio, 12 months following purchase
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Debt to EBITDA Ratio, Twelve Months Following Purchase
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Debt to EBITDA Ratio, Twelve Months Following Purchase
Covenant terms, ratio of combined EBITDA to combined interest expense
Line of Credit, Covenant Terms, Minimum EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Minimum EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Ratio of total indebtedness to combined EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Ratio of combined EBITDA to combined interest expense
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Undrawn portion of revolving facility, commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Shares
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares
Forfeited or canceled (in shares)
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited or canceled (in dollars per share)
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Plant, Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock Issued
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance
Adoption of ASU 2016-09
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedge
Employee stock awards and stock options (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Employee stock awards and stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Summary Impact of Adoption of ASU 2016-09
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Other accrued liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Other non-current liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Total
Capital Lease Obligations
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Pro forma
Pro Forma [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Receivables (unbilled)
Unbilled Receivables, Current
Impact to contract liabilities
Accrued Contract Liabilities, Current
Accrued Contract Liabilities, Current
Retained earnings
Schedule of Future Operating Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Leases Included in Plant, Property and Equipment, Net
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Income Components
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income tax expense components
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current income tax provision
United States-Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
United States-State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current income tax provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
United States-Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
United States-State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income tax (benefit) expense
Effective income tax rate
Schedule of Compensation and Other Employee Benefits
Schedule of Compensation and Other Employee Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Compensation and Other Employee Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Total minimum lease payments
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: estimated executory costs
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Executory Costs
Net minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Net Minimum Payments
Less: amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Sentel Corporation
Sentel Corporation [Member]
Sentel Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Entity number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Revenues
Revenues
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Contracts accounted for under percentage of completion
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Favorable adjustments
Increase in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Increase in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Unfavorable adjustments
Decrease in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Decrease in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Net favorable (unfavorable) adjustments
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Add: Dilutive impact of stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Add: Dilutive impact of restricted stock units (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Work Force Reduction
Work Force Reduction at Headquarters 2016 [Member]
Work Force Reduction at Headquarters 2016 [Member]
CEO Transition
CEO Transition 2016 [Member]
CEO Transition 2016 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Severance and benefit related costs
Severance Costs
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Ending balance
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Key Employees
Key Employees [Member]
Key Employees [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Awards (TSR)
Total Shareholder Return Awards [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Awards [Member]
Equity Based Awards
Liability Based Awards
Share-based liabilities paid
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid
Unrecognized compensation costs
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation costs, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Vesting increments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Expiration from the date of grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Stock price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Number of exercisable options, out of the money (less than 0.1 million)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Out of the Money Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Out of the Money Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercised in period, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Vested or expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Vested or expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Vested or expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Expected life
RSU's vested in period, fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Aggregate award target value
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Performance Based Award, Granted Aggregate Target Value
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Performance Based Award, Granted Aggregate Target Value
Percentage of shareholder return award target
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Award, Percentage Payment of Aggregate Target Value of Shares Issued
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Award, Percentage Payment of Aggregate Target Value of Shares Issued
Cash paid to settle awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Flow Effect, Cash Used to Settle Awards
Compensation and other employee benefits non-current
Employee-related Liabilities
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Corporate Headquarters, Denver, CO
Corporate Headquarters, Denver, CO [Member]
Corporate Headquarters, Denver, CO [Member]
Operating leases, rental expenses
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Term of lease contract
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Depreciation on capital leases
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense
Capital lease term
Summary Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustments
Summary of Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Summary of Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Useful Lives
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Operating income