Discontinued Operations - Cash Flows Statement (Details) - Federal And Defense Segment - Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 2,289	$ 3,576	$ 4,584
Purchases of property and equipment	295	331	540
Stock-based compensation	$ 139	$ 63	$ 91

Amount of depreciation and amortization expense attributable to disposal group, including, but not limited to, discontinued operation.

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