CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,072	$ (1,994)	$ 1,612	$ (4,934)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2	0	1	2
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(2,806)	253	(3,590)	(220)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Telos Corporation	$ 268	$ (1,741)	$ (1,977)	$ (5,152)