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Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2024 agreement | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) segment | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  | 2 |  |
Cash in foreign bank accounts |  | $ 5,900 |  |
Deferred compensation plan expense |  | 300 | $ 400 | $ 300
DSC Plan assets |  | 12,000 | 11,000 |
COLI, fair value, gain (loss) |  | $ 600 | $ 600 | $ 22
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale | Federal And Defense Segment |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of agreements | agreement | 2 |  |  |
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment | Minimum |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) |  | 3 years |  |
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment | Maximum |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) |  | 15 years |  |
Land, Buildings and Improvements | Minimum |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) |  | 15 years |  |
Land, Buildings and Improvements | Maximum |  |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) |  | 20 years |  |

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