NCI 10-K 18 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013	Feb. 07, 2014	Feb. 07, 2014
			Class A Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'NCI, Inc.	'	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001334478	'	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	'	8,225,601	4,700,000
Entity Public Float	'	$31,696,660	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Revenue	$332,325	$368,387	$558,261
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Cost of revenue	289,388	322,281	499,398
General and administrative expenses	23,393	26,148	24,150
Depreciation and amortization	6,298	6,926	6,732
Stock option tender offer	'	2,311	'
Acquisition and integration related expenses	'	'	1,012
Restructuring charge	'	'	3,139
Purchase contingency gain	-864	'	'
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	'	150,752	'
Total operating expenses	318,215	508,418	534,431
Operating income (loss)	14,110	-140,031	23,830
Interest expense, net	784	1,325	1,698
Income (loss) before income taxes	13,326	-141,356	22,132
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	5,588	-54,532	8,974
Net income (loss)	$7,738	($86,824)	$13,158
Basic:	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding	12,829	13,335	13,675
Net income (loss) per share	$0.60	($6.51)	$0.96
Diluted:	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding	12,829	13,335	13,830
Net income (loss) per share	$0.60	($6.51)	$0.95

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$50	$763
Accounts receivable, net	63,991	62,293
Deferred tax assets, net	3,217	3,269
Income tax receivable	'	5,543
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,941	5,215
Total current assets	70,199	77,083
Property and equipment, net	9,752	12,564
Other assets	2,113	1,593
Deferred tax assets, net	39,990	43,463
Intangible assets, net	5,340	7,073
Total assets	127,394	141,776
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	17,371	24,148
Accrued salaries and benefits	16,645	15,858
Deferred revenue	2,594	1,032
Other accrued expenses	4,578	7,625
Total current liabilities	41,188	48,663
Long-term debt	1,000	17,500
Other long-term liabilities	3,399	2,723
Total liabilities	45,587	68,886
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	70,905	69,726
Treasury stock at cost-917 shares of Class A common stock as of December 31, 2013 and 2012	-8,331	-8,331
Retained earnings	18,970	11,232
Total stockholders' equity	81,807	72,890
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	127,394	141,776
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	174	174
Total stockholders' equity	174	174
Class B Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	89	89
Total stockholders' equity	$89	$89

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Treasury stock at cost, shares	917	917
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.02	$0.02
Common stock, shares authorized	37,500	37,500
Common stock, shares issued	9,142	9,149
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,226	8,232
Class B Common Stock [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.02	$0.02
Common stock, shares authorized	12,500	12,500
Common stock, shares issued	4,700	4,700
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,700	4,700

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Class A Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Class A Treasury Stock [Member]
In Thousands
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$153,047	$161	$99	$67,889	$84,898	'
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	8,469	5,200	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	13,158	'	'	'	13,158	'
Conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock	'	10	-10	'	'	'
Conversion of Class B common stock to Class A common stock, shares	'	500	-500	'	'	'
Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures	'	3	'	-3	'	'
Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures, shares	'	165	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	1,800	'	'	1,800	'	'
Exercise of stock options	261	'	'	261	'	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	'	29	'	'	'	'
Net tax deficiency from stock transactions	-10	'	'	-10	'	'
Purchase of Class A common stock for Treasury	-4,455	'	'	'	'	-4,455
Purchase of Class A common stock for Treasury, shares	'	-288	'	'	'	288
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	163,801	174	89	69,937	98,056	-4,455
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	8,875	4,700	'	'	288
Net income (loss)	-86,824	'	'	'	-86,824	'
Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures, shares	'	-19	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	4,204	'	'	4,204	'	'
Exercise of stock options	10	'	'	10	'	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	'	5	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of stock options	-1,320	'	'	-1,320	'	'
Net tax deficiency from stock transactions	-3,105	'	'	-3,105	'	'
Purchase of Class A common stock for Treasury	-3,876	'	'	'	'	-3,876
Purchase of Class A common stock for Treasury, shares	'	-629	'	'	'	629
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	72,890	174	89	69,726	11,232	-8,331
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	8,232	4,700	'	'	917
Net income (loss)	7,738	'	'	'	7,738	'
Stock compensation expense	1,399	'	'	1,399	'	'
Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards	-33	'	'	-33	'	'
Exercise of stock options, shares	1,453	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards, shares	'	-6	'	'	'	'
Net tax deficiency from stock transactions	-187	'	'	-187	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$81,807	$174	$89	$70,905	$18,970	($8,331)
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	8,226	4,700	'	'	917

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$7,738	($86,824)	$13,158
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	'	150,752	'
Depreciation and amortization	6,298	6,926	6,732
Loss (gain) on sale and disposal of property and equipment	0	5	84
Stock compensation expense	1,399	4,204	1,800
Deferred income taxes	3,338	-51,851	-982
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-1,698	32,782	50,353
Prepaid expenses and other assets	7,477	-7,197	324
Accounts payable	-6,777	-5,870	-32,314
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-515	-1,392	-2,908
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,260	41,535	36,247
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,260	-1,785	-2,775
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	'	'	19
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	'	'	-63,327
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,260	-1,785	-66,083
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Borrowings under credit facility	123,922	130,304	201,152
Repayments on credit facility	-140,422	-166,804	-167,152
Financing costs paid	-180	-120	'
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	'	'	-23
Proceeds from cancellation/exercise of stock options	0	10	261
Excess tax benefit from cancellation of stock options	0	'	81
Repurchase and cancellation of stock options	-33	-1,320	'
Purchase of Class A common stock for Treasury	'	-3,876	-4,455
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-16,713	-41,806	29,864
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-713	-2,056	28
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	763	2,819	2,791
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	50	763	2,819
Cash paid during the year for:	'	'	'
Interest	596	1,216	1,798
Income taxes	975	2,657	11,589
Supplemental disclosure of non cash activities:	'	'	'
Leasehold improvements acquired with tenant improvement funds	$496	$0	$0

Business_Overview

Business Overview	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Business Overview	'
	1. Business Overview
	NCI provides enterprise services and solutions by utilizing technologies and methodologies in the following capability areas: Cloud Computing and IT Infrastructure Optimization, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Engineering and Logistics Support, Enterprise Information Management and Advanced Analytics, Health IT and Clinical Support, IT Service Management, Software and Systems Development/Integration, and Training and Simulation. The Company provides these services to U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Healthcare, and Civilian Government Agencies. Substantially all of the Company’s revenue was derived from contracts with the U.S. Federal Government, directly as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor. The Company primarily conducts business throughout the United States.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Revenue Recognition
	Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is derived from services and solutions provided to the U.S. Federal Government, primarily by Company employees and, to a lesser extent, subcontractors. The Company generates its revenue from three different types of contractual arrangements: time-and-materials contracts; cost-plus fee contracts; and firm fixed-price contracts.
	Revenue for time-and-materials contracts is recognized as services are performed, generally on the basis of contract allowable labor hours worked multiplied by the contract defined billing rates, plus the direct costs and indirect cost burdens associated with materials and other direct expenses used in performance on the contract. Profits on time-and-materials contracts result from the difference between the cost of services performed and the contract-defined billing rates for these services.
	Generally, revenue on cost-plus fee contracts is recognized as services are performed, based on the allowable costs incurred in the period, plus any recognizable earned fee. The Company does not recognize award-fee income until the fees are fixed or determinable. Due to such timing, and to fluctuations in the level of revenue, profit as a percentage of revenue on award-fee contracts will fluctuate period to period.
	Revenue recognition methods on firm fixed-price contracts will vary depending on the nature of the work and the contract terms. Revenue on firm fixed-price service contracts is recognized as services are performed. Generally, revenue is deferred until all the following have occurred: (1) there is a contract in place, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) the price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue on firm fixed-price contracts that require delivery of specific items is recognized based on a price per unit as units are delivered. Revenue for firm fixed-price contracts in which the Company is paid a specific amount to provide services for a stated period of time is recognized ratably over the service period. Profits related to contracts accounted for under this method may fluctuate from period to period, particularly in the early phases of the contract. Anticipated losses on contracts accounted for under this method are recognized as incurred.
	Revenue on certain firm fixed-price contracts where the Company is designing, engineering, or manufacturing to the customer’s specifications is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, generally using costs incurred in relation to total estimated costs to measure progress toward completion. Profits on firm fixed-price contracts result from the difference between the incurred costs and the revenue earned. Contract accounting requires significant judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenue and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of the Company’s contracts, the estimation of total revenue and cost at completion requires the use of estimates. Contract costs include material, labor, and subcontracting costs, as well as an allocation of allowable indirect costs. Assumptions have to be made regarding the length of time to complete the contract because costs also include expected increases in wages and prices for materials. For contract change orders, claims or similar items, the Company applies judgment in estimating the amounts and assessing the potential for realization. These amounts are only included in contract value when they can be reliably estimated and realization is considered probable. Estimates of total contract revenue and costs are continuously monitored during the term of the contract and are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Anticipated losses on contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method are recognized in the period they are deemed probable and can be reasonably estimated.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Valuation techniques are based on observable or unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions.
	These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:
		•	Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
		•	Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant value drivers are observable.
		•	Level 3 — Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which significant value drivers are unobservable
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, contract receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company’s nonfinancial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include intangible assets and long-lived tangible assets including property and equipment. The valuation methods used to determine fair value require a significant degree of management judgment to determine the key assumptions. As such, the Company classifies nonfinancial assets subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments at Level 3 measurements. The carrying value of the long-term debt approximates fair value because the interest rate is variable and therefore deemed to reflect a market rate of interest.
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable are recorded at face amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount that it estimates to be sufficient to cover the risk of collecting less than full payment on receivables. On a quarterly basis, the Company reevaluates its receivables, especially receivables that are past due, and reassesses the allowance for doubtful accounts primarily based on specific customer collection issues.
	Property and Equipment
	Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from three to seven years for furniture and equipment, over the shorter of the lease term or the useful lives for leasehold improvements, and 30 years for real property.
	Long-Lived Assets (Excluding Goodwill and Intangible Assets)
	A review of long-lived assets for impairment is performed annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. If an indicator of impairment is present, the Company compares the estimated undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying amount. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its fair value. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the assets. Based on the analysis performed, the Company determined that there were no such impairments, nor indicators of impairments, for such assets during 2013 or 2012.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired companies. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value. NCI performs its annual goodwill impairment analysis on October 1 of each year. A two-step impairment test is used to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. The first step is used to identify any potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the Company with its carrying amount. The second step is used to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any, by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. If goodwill becomes impaired, the Company would record a charge to earnings in the financial statements during the period in which any impairment of goodwill is determined.
	During the third quarter of 2012, due to a continued decline in the market price of the Company’s stock, the market capitalization of the Company remained below the carrying value. In addition, federal budget issues, delayed award activity and the resulting expectations for the Company’s future performance all factored into the determination that a potential triggering event had occurred during the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. As a result, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment analysis. Management, with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist, completed the analysis for the first step and determined that the Company’s implied fair value was below its carrying value as of September 30, 2012. As a result, the Company commenced the second step to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. The estimated fair value of the Company was calculated using a combination of discounted cash flow projections, market values for comparable businesses, and terms, prices and conditions found in sales of comparable businesses.
	Based on the analysis, management concluded that a loss as of September 30, 2012 was probable and could be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $92.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012. A tax benefit totaling $35.8 million was recorded related to the goodwill impairment charge for the period ending September 30, 2012.
	During the fourth quarter of 2012, in accordance with the Company’s annual testing and due to its further depressed market value, the continued uncertainty in funding levels of various Federal Government agencies and the ongoing delays of expected contract procurement opportunities, the Company performed a goodwill impairment analysis with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist. The results of this analysis indicated that the remaining balance of the Company’s goodwill was impaired, and therefore the Company recorded an impairment charge totaling $57.5 million and a tax benefit totaling $22.2 million in the period ending December 31, 2012.
	Intangible assets consist of acquisition-related contracts and customer relationships and non-compete agreements. Contract and customer relationships are amortized over the expected backlog life based on projected cash flows, which are proportionate to acquired backlog, or generally between three to 11 years. Non-compete agreements are amortized over their contractual life, which is between three to five years.
	Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the intangible asset many not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the long-term undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset being evaluated. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the assets and will result in a reduction of earnings in the period incurred. During 2013, the Company did not record any intangible impairment charge.
	Common Stock
	Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record, and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to 10 votes for each share held of record, except with respect to any “going private transaction,” as to which each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are both entitled to one vote per share. The Class A common stock and the Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors, except as required by law. Holders of the Company’s common stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into one share of Class A common stock at any time at the option of the Class B stockholder, and in certain other circumstances. During 2012, the Class B common stock holder transferred ownership of 500,000 shares of Class B common stock to the control of an unrelated party for estate planning purposes. This transfer resulted in the conversion of the Class B common stock to Class A common stock.
	Holders of common stock are entitled to receive, when and if declared by the Board of Directors from time to time, such dividends and other distributions in cash, stock or property from the Company’s assets or funds legally available for such purposes. Each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is equal with respect to dividends and other distributions in cash, stock or property, except that in the case of stock dividends, only shares of Class A common stock will be distributed with respect to the Class A common stock and only shares of Class B common stock will be distributed with respect to Class B common stock.
	Segment Information
	Management has concluded that the Company operates in one segment based upon the information used by management in evaluating the performance of its business and allocating resources and capital.
	Income Taxes
	We periodically assess our tax filing exposures related to periods that are open to examination. Based on the latest available information, we evaluate tax positions to determine whether the position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination by the applicable tax authorities. The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions on open tax years when it is more likely than not that a tax position will not be sustained upon examination and settlement with various taxing authorities. Liabilities for uncertain tax positions are measured at the Company’s best estimate of the taxes ultimately expected to be paid. If we determine that the tax position is more likely than not to be sustained, we record the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized when the tax position is settled. If we cannot reach that determination, no benefit is recorded. We record interest and penalties related to income taxes as Interest Expense and General and Administrative Expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, respectively.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	3. Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. Diluted earnings per share includes the incremental effect of stock options calculated using the treasury stock method. Shares that are anti-dilutive are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately 1,258,000, 1,243,000 and 241,000 shares, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, because to do so would have been anti-dilutive. The following details the historical computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (Class A and Class B) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013		2012			2011
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net income (loss)	$	7,738	$	(86,824	)	$	13,158
	Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding during the year		12,829		13,335			13,675
	Dilutive effect of stock options after application of treasury stock method		—		—			155
	Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding during the year		12,829		13,335			13,830
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.6	$	(6.51	)	$	0.96
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.6	$	(6.51	)	$	0.95

Major_Customers

Major Customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Major Customers	'
	4. Major Customers
	The Company earned substantially all of its revenue from the U.S. Federal Government for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company’s PEO Soldier contract accounted for revenue in the amounts of $46.0 million, $62.4 million and $86.0 million, respectively. Revenue by customer for each of the three years ended December 31 was as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012					2011
		(in thousands)
	Defense and Intelligence Agencies	$	249,463	75	%	$	280,795		76.2	%	$	478,299	85.7	%
	Federal Civilian Agencies	$	82,862	25	%	$	87,5	92	23.8	%	$	79,962	14.3	%

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable	'
	5. Accounts Receivable (in thousands)
	Accounts receivable consist of billed and unbilled amounts at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013			2012
	Billed receivables	$	31,398		$	13,637
	Unbilled receivables:
	Amounts billable at end of year		19,215			35,938
	Other		14,166			13,520
	Total unbilled receivables		33,381			49,458
	Total accounts receivable		64,779			63,095
	Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		788			802
	Total accounts receivable, net	$	63,991		$	62,293
	Other unbilled receivables primarily consist of amounts that will be billed upon milestone completions and other accrued amounts that cannot be billed as of the end of the period. All unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected within the next year.
	The following table details the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	802		$	590		$	698
	Charged to expense		62			647			200
	Deductions		(76	)		(435	)		(308	)
	Balance at end of year	$	788		$	802		$	590

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	6. Property and Equipment (in thousands)
	The following table details property and equipment at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013		2012
	Property and equipment
	Furniture and equipment	$	23,054	$	22,092
	Leasehold improvements		8,488		7,697
	Real property		549		549
			32,091		30,338
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		22,339		17,774
	Property and equipment, net	$	9,752	$	12,564
	Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $4.6 million, $4.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	7. Intangible Assets (in thousands)
	The following table details intangible assets at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013		2012
	Contract and customer relationships	$	20,987	$	20,987
	Less: Accumulated amortization		15,647		13,510
	Less: Impairment		0		429
			5,340		7,048
	Non-compete agreements		2,038		2,038
	Less: Accumulated amortization		2,038		2,013
			0		25
	Intangible assets, net	$	5,340	$	7,073
	Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1.7 million, $2.6 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Future amortization expense related to intangible assets is expected to be as follows:
	For the year ending December 31,
	2014	$	1,622
	2015		1,178
	2016		616
	2017		603
	2018		492
	Thereafter		829
			5,340

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	8. Goodwill (in thousands)
	The following table details the changes in the balances of goodwill for each year:
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	150,322
	Goodwill impairment		(150,322	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	—

Restructuring_Charge

Restructuring Charge	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Charge	'
	9. Restructuring Charge (in thousands)
	During December 2012, management committed to, implemented, and completed a restructuring plan. The restructuring was done to reduce costs through downsizing our existing work force and physical locations.
	The activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		Severance			Lease and			Total
		and Related			Facilities Exit
		Costs			Costs
	Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	364		$	2,577		$	2,941
	Adjustments		—			(4	)		(4	)
	Cash payments		(364	)		(1,000	)		(1,364	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012		—			1,573			1,573
	Cash payments		—			(645	)		(645	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	—		$	928		$	928
	Amounts contained in balance sheet as of December 31, 2013
	Other accrued expenses		—			366			366
	Other long-term liabilities		—			562			562
	Total	$	—		$	928		$	928
	The accrued amounts related to the lease and facilities exit costs will be reduced over the respective lease terms, the longest of which extends through 2017.

Other_Accrued_Expenses

Other Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'
Other Accrued Expenses	'
	10. Other Accrued Expenses (in thousands)
	Other accrued expenses consist of the following at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued health claims	$	1,881	$	1,987
	Deferred rent, current		573		161
	Restructuring charge, current		366		685
	Customer overpayment		—		1,829
	Other accrued expenses		1,758		2,963
	Total other accrued expenses	$	4,578	$	7,625

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases	'
	11. Leases
	The Company leases office space and equipment under operating leases that expire on various dates through June 30, 2018. Several of the leases contain escalation clauses ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% per year, which are reflected in the amounts below.
	Minimum lease payments under the Company’s non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
		Operating
		leases
		(in thousands)
	For the year ending December 31,
	2014	$	7,093
	2015		5,295
	2016		4,270
	2017		3,044
	2018		1,572
	Thereafter		93
	Total minimum lease payments	$	21,367
	The Company incurred rent expense including amortization of deferred rent expense, under operating leases of $6.7 million, $8.1 million, and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	12. Debt
	The Company’s senior credit facility consists of a revolving line of credit with a borrowing capacity of up an $80.0 million principal amount, and a $45.0 million accordion feature allowing us to increase our borrowing capacity to up to a $125.0 million principal amount, subject to obtaining commitments for the incremental capacity from existing or new lenders. The outstanding borrowings are collateralized by a security interest in substantially all the Company’s assets. The lenders also require a direct assignment of all contracts at the lenders’ discretion. The outstanding balance under the credit facility accrues interest based on one-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin, ranging from 210 to 310 basis points, based on the ratio of our outstanding senior funded debt to Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) as defined in the credit facility agreement.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company amended its credit facility which modified certain terms of its Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, including, among other things, (i) a change in the definition of Commitment Termination Date, amended to January 31, 2017, (ii) a change in the definition of Permitted Acquisitions, amended to increase the size of the permitted Aggregate Acquisition Consideration (as defined therein) from $50 million to $100 million, and (iii) an increase in the amount of cash dividends authorized in any calendar year from $3.0 million to $4.0 million, and (iv) a reduction in the applicable margins on outstanding balances under the credit facility. Outstanding balances will incur interest at a rate based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 210 to 310 basis points. The accrued interest is due and payable monthly. The outstanding borrowings are collateralized by a security interest in substantially all our assets. The lenders also require a direct assignment of all contracts at the lenders’ discretion. The credit facility expires on January 31, 2017. We do not currently hedge our interest rate risk.
	The credit facility contains various restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to incur or guarantee additional debt; make certain distributions, investments and other restricted payments; enter into transactions with certain affiliates; create or permit certain liens; and consolidate, merge, or sell assets. In addition, the credit facility contains certain financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum tangible net worth; maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum funded debt to earnings ratio; and limit capital expenditures below certain thresholds. Funds borrowed under the credit facility will be used to finance possible future acquisitions, for working capital requirements, for stock repurchases, and for general corporate uses. The amendment to the credit facility allows us to use borrowings thereunder of up to $17.5 million to repurchase shares of our common stock. For a discussion of share repurchases, see Note 13. - Stock Repurchase.
	As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all our loan covenants.
	For the years ending December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, NCI had a weighted average outstanding loan balance of $12.5 million, $36.3 million, and $63.1 million, respectively, and a weighted average borrowing rate of 2.7%, 2.5%, and 2.3%, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, the outstanding balance under the credit facility was $1.0 million and interest accrued at a rate of LIBOR plus 210 basis points, or 2.3%. As of December 31, 2012, the outstanding balance under the credit facility was $17.5 million and interest accrued at a rate of LIBOR plus 250 basis points, or 2.7%. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its loan covenants.

Stock_Repurchase

Stock Repurchase	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stock Repurchase	'
	13. Stock Repurchase
	NCI’s Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase up to $25.0 million of our Class A common stock pursuant to a stock repurchase program. Shares may be repurchased pursuant to open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or block transactions. NCI has no obligation to repurchase shares under the authorization, and the timing, actual number and value of the shares which are repurchased (and the manner of any such repurchase) will be at the discretion of management and will depend on a number of factors, including the price of our common stock, the Company’s cash needs, borrowing capacity under our credit facility, interest rates, and the Company’s financial performance and position, among other factors. NCI may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time.
	During 2012, we purchased 628,782 shares at an average price of $6.14 per share for a total purchase price of $3.9 million. During 2013, we did not purchase any shares We have $16.7 million remaining under the Board of Directors’ authorization for share repurchases.

Stock_Option_Tender_Offer

Stock Option Tender Offer	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Stock Option Tender Offer	'
	14. Stock Option Tender Offer
	In September 2012, the Company completed a cash tender offer for certain vested and unvested out-of-the-money stock options held by current and former employees, officers, and directors of NCI that were granted prior to January 1, 2012, provided that such stock options had not expired or terminated prior to the expiration of the offering period. The Company repurchased a total of 963,579 options for an aggregate cash purchase price of $1.3 million, which was paid in exchange for the cancellation of the eligible options. As a result of these repurchases, the Company incurred a charge of $2.3 million consisting of a non-cash charge of $2.2 million that included the remaining unamortized stock based compensation expense associated with the unvested portion of the repurchased options and a small amount paid in excess of the estimated fair value of the options on the date of purchase, plus $0.1 million related to associated payroll taxes, professional fees and other costs.
	The aggregate amount of the payments made in exchange for eligible options was charged to stockholder’s equity for stock options purchased at or below the estimated fair value of the options on the date of repurchase, which was the $1.3 million cash purchase price.

Performance_Incentive_Plan

Performance Incentive Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Performance Incentive Plan	'
	15. Performance Incentive Plan
	The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted The Amended and Restated 2005 Performance Incentive Plan (the Plan), which has been approved by the Company’s stockholders. As of December 31, 2013, the Plan has reserved 4,000,000 shares of Class A common stock for issuance, which increases annually by 100,000 shares. The Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options, and the grant or sale of restricted shares of common stock to the Company’s directors, employees, and consultants. The Compensation Committee of the Company administers the Plan.
			As of December 31,
			2013
			(in thousands)
	Shares reserved under the plan			4,000
	Shares vested and options exercised			1,453
	Restricted shares and options outstanding			1,869
	Shares available for future grants			678
	Share-Based Payments
	Compensation expense for all stock-based awards is measured at fair value on the date of grant and recognition of compensation expense is recorded over the service period for awards expected to vest. The Company determines the fair value of our stock options using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. The application of the Black-Scholes-Merton model to the valuation of options requires the use of input assumptions, including expected volatility, expected term, expected dividend yield, and expected risk-free interest rate.
	Assumptions Used in Fair Value determination
	The following weighted-average assumptions were used for option grants made during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011:
			Year ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Expected Volatility			56	%		53.5	%		47.2	%
	Expected Term (in years)			5			4.7			4.7
	Risk-free Interest Rate			1.2	%		0.9	%		1.5	%
	Dividend Yield			0	%		0	%		0	%
		•		Expected Volatility. The expected volatility of the Company’s shares was estimated based upon the historical volatility of the Company’s share price.
		•		Expected Term. Because the Company does not have significant historical data on employee exercise behavior, it uses the “Simplified Method” as defined under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 to calculate the expected term. The simplified method is calculated by averaging the vesting period and contractual term of the option.
		•		Risk-free Interest Rate. The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation method on the implied yield available on a U.S. Treasury note with a term equal to the expected term of the underlying grants.
		•		Dividend Yield. The Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model calls for a single expected dividend yield as an input. The Company has not paid dividends in the past nor does it expect to pay dividends in the future.
	Stock Options Activity
	The following table summarizes stock option and restricted stock activity for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013:
			Options						Restricted Stock
			Number of			Weighted-			Number of			Weighted-
			Options			Average			Restricted Shares			Average
			(in thousands)			Exercise Price			(in thousands)			Fair Value
						per Share
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011			1,098		$	18.18			—		$	—
	Granted			373			18.87			175			18.03
	Forfeited/cancelled			(78	)		25.63			(10	)		14.5
	Exercised			(29	)		9			—			—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011			1,364		$	18.14			165		$	18.25
	Granted			679			6.7			25			7.28
	Forfeited/cancelled			(1,362	)		18			(44	)		15.62
	Exercised			(5	)		1.9			(23	)		19.01
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012			676		$	7.07			123		$	16.81
	Granted			1,230			4.59			—			—
	Forfeited/cancelled			(121	)		5.96			—			—
	Exercised/vested			—			—			(39	)		16.73
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			1,785		$	5.43			84		$	16.58
	Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013			1,563		$	5.82			71		$	16.58
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013			194		$	7.33			—		$	—
	The following table summarizes stock option vesting and nonvested options for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013:
			Options						Restricted Stock
			Number of			Weighted-			Number of			Weighted-
			Options			Average			Restricted Shares			Average
			(in thousands)			Fair Value			(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Nonvested January 1, 2011			457		$	11.17			—		$	—
	Granted			373			7.79			175			18.03
	Vested			(171	)		9.55			—			—
	Forfeited			(66	)		10.8			(10	)		14.5
	Nonvested December 31, 2011			593		$	9.07			165		$	18.25
	Vested December 31, 2011			771		$	5.89
	Granted			679			3.01			25			7.28
	Vested			(164	)		9.36			(23	)		19.01
	Forfeited			(459	)		8.66			(44	)		15.62
	Nonvested December 31, 2012			649		$	3.05			123		$	16.81
	Vested December 31, 2012			27		$	4.6
	Granted			1,230			2.21			—			—
	Vested			(174	)		2.92			(39	)		16.73
Forfeited			(121	)		2.64			—			—
Nonvested December 31, 2013			1,591		$	2.45			84		$	16.58
Vested December 31, 2013			194		$	3.09
The following table summarizes stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013:
Range of exercise prices		Number of			Weighted-			Intrinsic Value			Weighted-Average		Options		Intrinsic Value
		Options			Average			Outstanding			Remaining		exercisable		Vested Options
					Exercise Price			Options			Contractual Life
		(in thousands)						(in thousands)			(in years)		(in thousands)		(in thousands)
$1.00 – $6.99			1,259		$	4.56		$	2,607			6.39		41	$	106
$7.00 – $12.99			516			7.34			—			5.16		143		—
$13.00 – $20.00			10			18.11			—			0.47		10		—
			1,785		$	5.43		$	2,607			6		194	$	106
Stock options and restricted stock granted vest over a period of three to four years from the date of grant in accordance with the individual stock option agreement.
The following table summarizes stock compensation for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
Cost of revenue		$	283		$	637		$	638
General and administrative			1,116			1,323			1,162
Stock option tender offer			—			2,244			—
		$	1,399		$	4,204		$	1,800
As of December 31, 2013, there was $3.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost of unvested stock compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be fully amortized over the next five years, with $1.4 million, $1.1 million, $0.5 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million amortized during 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively. These future costs include an estimated forfeiture rate. Our stock compensation costs may differ based on actual experience. The cost of stock compensation is included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations before, or in conjunction with, the vesting of options.
The following table summarizes cash proceeds received, intrinsic value realized, and income tax benefits realized for the three years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
Cash proceeds received		$	—		$	10		$	261
Intrinsic value realized			106			11			288
Income tax benefits realized			45			4			115

Provision_for_Income_Taxes

Provision for Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Provision for Income Taxes	'
	16. Provision for Income Taxes
	Significant components of the provision for income taxes for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
	Current
	Federal	$	1,651		$	(2,566	)	$	8,029
	State and Local		599			(100	)		1,763
	Total Current		2,250			(2,666	)		9,792
	Deferred
	Federal		2,491			(43,577	)		(617	)
	State and Local		847			(8,289	)		(201	)
	Total Deferred		3,338			(51,866	)		(818	)
	Total Income Tax Provision	$	5,588		$	(54,532	)	$	8,974
	The differences between the expense (benefit) from income taxes at the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 34% and those reported in the Statements of Operations are as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal income tax at statutory rates		34	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of Federal benefit		7.2			4.1			4.6
	Other		0.7			(0.5	)		0.9
	Total income tax expense		41.9	%		38.6	%		40.5	%
	Other differences include, among other things, the nondeductible portion of meals and entertainment and a small portion of the goodwill impairment that is not deductible for tax purposes.
	Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expense for income tax purposes and were computed using the liability method reflecting the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
	Components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows for the years ended December 31:
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets
	Accrued vacation and compensation	$	1,871		$	2,321
	Intangible assets excluding goodwill		3,753			3,732
	Stock compensation		592			314
	Restructuring charge and other accrued liabilities		1,603			1,196
	Accounts receivable		59			191
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		302			313
	Deferred rent		1,045			792
	Goodwill		35,868			40,218
	Total deferred tax assets		45,093			49,077
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Property and equipment		(1,886	)		(2,344	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(1,886	)		(2,344	)
	Net deferred tax asset (liabilities)	$	43,207		$	46,733
	Deferred tax assets are evaluated to determine if the future tax deductions will be realizable. Future realization of tax benefits ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income within the appropriate period that is available under the tax law. All available evidence is considered to determine if a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is needed. Based primarily on projection of future taxable income, management believes there is sufficient positive evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets are fully realizable and no valuation allowance is necessary.
	The Company’s analysis of uncertain tax positions determined that the Company had no material uncertain tax positions and as such, no liability has been recorded as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various state jurisdictions. Tax statutes and regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to interpretation and require significant judgment to apply. Tax years related to U.S. Federal and various state jurisdictions remain subject to examination for tax periods ended on or after December 31, 2010.

Profit_Sharing

Profit Sharing	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Profit Sharing	'
	17. Profit Sharing
	The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan that covers substantially all NCI employees meeting certain criteria. The plan is a “defined contribution plan” whereby participants have the option of contributing to the plan. The plan provides for the Company to contribute 50 cents for each dollar contributed by the employee, up to the first 6% of their contribution. The participants are vested 100% in their employee contributions immediately. The participants become fully vested in the employer contributions ratably over four years of service.
	The Company’s contributions for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $2.3 million, $2.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	18. Related Party Transactions
	The Company purchased services under a subcontract from Net Commerce Corporation, which is a Government contractor wholly-owned by Rajiv Narang, the son of Charles K. Narang, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Company purchased services from Net Commerce Corporation of approximately $0.7 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were amounts due to Net Commerce Corporation of approximately $0.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	19. Contingencies
	Government Audits
	Payments to the Company on U.S. Federal Government contracts are subject to adjustment upon audit by various agencies of the U.S. Federal Government. Audits of costs and the related payments have been performed by the various agencies through 2007 for NCI Information Systems, Inc., our primary corporate vehicle for Government contracting. In the opinion of management, the final determination of costs and related payments for unaudited years will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
	Litigation
	The Company is party to various legal actions, claims, government inquiries, and audits resulting from the normal course of business. The Company believes that the probability is remote that any resulting liability will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

Supplemental_Quarterly_Informa

Supplemental Quarterly Information (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Quarterly Information (unaudited)	'
	20. Supplemental Quarterly Information (unaudited, in thousands)
	This data is unaudited, but in the opinion of management, includes and reflects all adjustments that are normal and recurring in nature, and necessary, for a fair presentation of the selected data for these interim periods. Quarterly financial operating results of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented below.
		For the quarter ended
		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,			June 30,		Mar. 31,		Dec. 31,			Sept. 30,			June 30,		Mar. 31,
		2013		2013			2013		2013		2012			2012			2012		2012
	Statement of Operations Data:
	Revenue	$	79,895	$	77,918		$	82,971	$	91,541	$	89,658		$	88,467		$	91,186	$	99,076
	Operating costs and expenses:
	Cost of revenue		69,087		67,832			71,991		80,477		77,427			77,147			80,303		87,445
	General and administrative expenses		5,583		5,819			6,129		5,861		6,771			6,251			6,342		6,744
	Depreciation and amortization		1,475		1,679			1,527		1,618		1,781			1,681			1,690		1,773
	Stock option purchase		—		0			—		—		—			2,311			—		—
	Purchase contingency gain		—		(864	)		—		—		—			—			—		—
	Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		—		—			—		—		57,958			92,793			—		—
	Total operating costs and expenses		76,145		74,466			79,647		87,956		143,937			180,184			88,335		95,962
	Operating income (loss)		3,750		3,452			3,324		3,585		(54,279	)		(91,717	)		2,851		3,114
	Interest expense, net		128		157			248		251		249			266			360		450
	Income (loss) before income taxes		3,622		3,295			3,076		3,334		(54,528	)		(91,983	)		2,491		2,664
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes		1,621		1,344			1,265		1,359		(19,835	)		(36,788	)		1,012		1,079
	Net income (loss)	$	2,001	$	1,951		$	1,811	$	1,975	$	(34,693	)	$	(55,195	)	$	1,479	$	1,585
	Earnings (loss) per share
	Basic	$	0.16	$	0.15		$	0.14	$	0.15	$	(2.68	)	$	(4.17	)	$	0.11	$	0.12
	Diluted	$	0.16	$	0.15		$	0.14	$	0.15	$	(2.68	)	$	(4.17	)	$	0.11	$	0.12

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Consolidation	'
	Basis of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is derived from services and solutions provided to the U.S. Federal Government, primarily by Company employees and, to a lesser extent, subcontractors. The Company generates its revenue from three different types of contractual arrangements: time-and-materials contracts; cost-plus fee contracts; and firm fixed-price contracts.
	Revenue for time-and-materials contracts is recognized as services are performed, generally on the basis of contract allowable labor hours worked multiplied by the contract defined billing rates, plus the direct costs and indirect cost burdens associated with materials and other direct expenses used in performance on the contract. Profits on time-and-materials contracts result from the difference between the cost of services performed and the contract-defined billing rates for these services.
	Generally, revenue on cost-plus fee contracts is recognized as services are performed, based on the allowable costs incurred in the period, plus any recognizable earned fee. The Company does not recognize award-fee income until the fees are fixed or determinable. Due to such timing, and to fluctuations in the level of revenue, profit as a percentage of revenue on award-fee contracts will fluctuate period to period.
	Revenue recognition methods on firm fixed-price contracts will vary depending on the nature of the work and the contract terms. Revenue on firm fixed-price service contracts is recognized as services are performed. Generally, revenue is deferred until all the following have occurred: (1) there is a contract in place, (2) delivery has occurred, (3) the price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue on firm fixed-price contracts that require delivery of specific items is recognized based on a price per unit as units are delivered. Revenue for firm fixed-price contracts in which the Company is paid a specific amount to provide services for a stated period of time is recognized ratably over the service period. Profits related to contracts accounted for under this method may fluctuate from period to period, particularly in the early phases of the contract. Anticipated losses on contracts accounted for under this method are recognized as incurred.
	Revenue on certain firm fixed-price contracts where the Company is designing, engineering, or manufacturing to the customer’s specifications is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, generally using costs incurred in relation to total estimated costs to measure progress toward completion. Profits on firm fixed-price contracts result from the difference between the incurred costs and the revenue earned. Contract accounting requires significant judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenue and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of the Company’s contracts, the estimation of total revenue and cost at completion requires the use of estimates. Contract costs include material, labor, and subcontracting costs, as well as an allocation of allowable indirect costs. Assumptions have to be made regarding the length of time to complete the contract because costs also include expected increases in wages and prices for materials. For contract change orders, claims or similar items, the Company applies judgment in estimating the amounts and assessing the potential for realization. These amounts are only included in contract value when they can be reliably estimated and realization is considered probable. Estimates of total contract revenue and costs are continuously monitored during the term of the contract and are subject to revision as the contract progresses. Anticipated losses on contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method are recognized in the period they are deemed probable and can be reasonably estimated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value which is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Valuation techniques are based on observable or unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions.
	These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:
		•	Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
		•	Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which significant value drivers are observable.
		•	Level 3 — Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which significant value drivers are unobservable
	The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, contract receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company’s nonfinancial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include intangible assets and long-lived tangible assets including property and equipment. The valuation methods used to determine fair value require a significant degree of management judgment to determine the key assumptions. As such, the Company classifies nonfinancial assets subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustments at Level 3 measurements. The carrying value of the long-term debt approximates fair value because the interest rate is variable and therefore deemed to reflect a market rate of interest.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable are recorded at face amount, less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at an amount that it estimates to be sufficient to cover the risk of collecting less than full payment on receivables. On a quarterly basis, the Company reevaluates its receivables, especially receivables that are past due, and reassesses the allowance for doubtful accounts primarily based on specific customer collection issues.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from three to seven years for furniture and equipment, over the shorter of the lease term or the useful lives for leasehold improvements, and 30 years for real property.
Long-Lived Assets (Excluding Goodwill and Intangible Assets)	'
	Long-Lived Assets (Excluding Goodwill and Intangible Assets)
	A review of long-lived assets for impairment is performed annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. If an indicator of impairment is present, the Company compares the estimated undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the asset to its carrying amount. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its fair value. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the assets. Based on the analysis performed, the Company determined that there were no such impairments, nor indicators of impairments, for such assets during 2013 or 2012.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of acquired companies. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value exceeds the implied fair value. NCI performs its annual goodwill impairment analysis on October 1 of each year. A two-step impairment test is used to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. The first step is used to identify any potential impairment by comparing the fair value of the Company with its carrying amount. The second step is used to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any, by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. If goodwill becomes impaired, the Company would record a charge to earnings in the financial statements during the period in which any impairment of goodwill is determined.
	During the third quarter of 2012, due to a continued decline in the market price of the Company’s stock, the market capitalization of the Company remained below the carrying value. In addition, federal budget issues, delayed award activity and the resulting expectations for the Company’s future performance all factored into the determination that a potential triggering event had occurred during the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. As a result, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment analysis. Management, with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist, completed the analysis for the first step and determined that the Company’s implied fair value was below its carrying value as of September 30, 2012. As a result, the Company commenced the second step to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. The estimated fair value of the Company was calculated using a combination of discounted cash flow projections, market values for comparable businesses, and terms, prices and conditions found in sales of comparable businesses.
	Based on the analysis, management concluded that a loss as of September 30, 2012 was probable and could be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $92.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012. A tax benefit totaling $35.8 million was recorded related to the goodwill impairment charge for the period ending September 30, 2012.
	During the fourth quarter of 2012, in accordance with the Company’s annual testing and due to its further depressed market value, the continued uncertainty in funding levels of various Federal Government agencies and the ongoing delays of expected contract procurement opportunities, the Company performed a goodwill impairment analysis with the assistance of a third party valuation specialist. The results of this analysis indicated that the remaining balance of the Company’s goodwill was impaired, and therefore the Company recorded an impairment charge totaling $57.5 million and a tax benefit totaling $22.2 million in the period ending December 31, 2012.
	Intangible assets consist of acquisition-related contracts and customer relationships and non-compete agreements. Contract and customer relationships are amortized over the expected backlog life based on projected cash flows, which are proportionate to acquired backlog, or generally between three to 11 years. Non-compete agreements are amortized over their contractual life, which is between three to five years.
	Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the intangible asset many not be fully recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the long-term undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset being evaluated. An impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Any write-downs are treated as permanent reductions in the carrying amount of the assets and will result in a reduction of earnings in the period incurred. During 2013, the Company did not record any intangible impairment charge.
Common Stock	'
	Common Stock
	Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record, and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to 10 votes for each share held of record, except with respect to any “going private transaction,” as to which each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are both entitled to one vote per share. The Class A common stock and the Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors, except as required by law. Holders of the Company’s common stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Each share of Class B common stock is convertible into one share of Class A common stock at any time at the option of the Class B stockholder, and in certain other circumstances. During 2012, the Class B common stock holder transferred ownership of 500,000 shares of Class B common stock to the control of an unrelated party for estate planning purposes. This transfer resulted in the conversion of the Class B common stock to Class A common stock.
	Holders of common stock are entitled to receive, when and if declared by the Board of Directors from time to time, such dividends and other distributions in cash, stock or property from the Company’s assets or funds legally available for such purposes. Each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is equal with respect to dividends and other distributions in cash, stock or property, except that in the case of stock dividends, only shares of Class A common stock will be distributed with respect to the Class A common stock and only shares of Class B common stock will be distributed with respect to Class B common stock.
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	Management has concluded that the Company operates in one segment based upon the information used by management in evaluating the performance of its business and allocating resources and capital.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We periodically assess our tax filing exposures related to periods that are open to examination. Based on the latest available information, we evaluate tax positions to determine whether the position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination by the applicable tax authorities. The Company recognizes liabilities for uncertain tax positions on open tax years when it is more likely than not that a tax position will not be sustained upon examination and settlement with various taxing authorities. Liabilities for uncertain tax positions are measured at the Company’s best estimate of the taxes ultimately expected to be paid. If we determine that the tax position is more likely than not to be sustained, we record the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized when the tax position is settled. If we cannot reach that determination, no benefit is recorded. We record interest and penalties related to income taxes as Interest Expense and General and Administrative Expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, respectively.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	'
	The following details the historical computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (Class A and Class B) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013		2012			2011
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net income (loss)	$	7,738	$	(86,824	)	$	13,158
	Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding during the year		12,829		13,335			13,675
	Dilutive effect of stock options after application of treasury stock method		—		—			155
	Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding during the year		12,829		13,335			13,830
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.6	$	(6.51	)	$	0.96
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.6	$	(6.51	)	$	0.95

Major_Customers_Tables

Major Customers (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Revenue by Customer	'
	Revenue by customer for each of the three years ended December 31 was as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013				2012					2011
		(in thousands)
	Defense and Intelligence Agencies	$	249,463	75	%	$	280,795		76.2	%	$	478,299	85.7	%
	Federal Civilian Agencies	$	82,862	25	%	$	87,5	92	23.8	%	$	79,962	14.3	%

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable consist of billed and unbilled amounts at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013			2012
	Billed receivables	$	31,398		$	13,637
	Unbilled receivables:
	Amounts billable at end of year		19,215			35,938
	Other		14,166			13,520
	Total unbilled receivables		33,381			49,458
	Total accounts receivable		64,779			63,095
	Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		788			802
	Total accounts receivable, net	$	63,991		$	62,293
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	The following table details the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	802		$	590		$	698
	Charged to expense		62			647			200
	Deductions		(76	)		(435	)		(308	)
	Balance at end of year	$	788		$	802		$	590

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Summary of Property and Equipment	'
	The following table details property and equipment at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013		2012
	Property and equipment
	Furniture and equipment	$	23,054	$	22,092
	Leasehold improvements		8,488		7,697
	Real property		549		549
			32,091		30,338
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		22,339		17,774
	Property and equipment, net	$	9,752	$	12,564

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Details of Intangible Assets	'
	The following table details intangible assets at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013		2012
	Contract and customer relationships	$	20,987	$	20,987
	Less: Accumulated amortization		15,647		13,510
	Less: Impairment		0		429
			5,340		7,048
	Non-compete agreements		2,038		2,038
	Less: Accumulated amortization		2,038		2,013
			0		25
	Intangible assets, net	$	5,340	$	7,073
Future Amortization Expense	'
	Future amortization expense related to intangible assets is expected to be as follows:
	For the year ending December 31,
	2014	$	1,622
	2015		1,178
	2016		616
	2017		603
	2018		492
	Thereafter		829
			5,340

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in Goodwill	'
	The following table details the changes in the balances of goodwill for each year:
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	150,322
	Goodwill impairment		(150,322	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	—

Restructuring_Charge_Tables

Restructuring Charge (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Liability Accounts	'
	The activity and balance of the restructuring liability accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		Severance			Lease and			Total
		and Related			Facilities Exit
		Costs			Costs
	Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	364		$	2,577		$	2,941
	Adjustments		—			(4	)		(4	)
	Cash payments		(364	)		(1,000	)		(1,364	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012		—			1,573			1,573
	Cash payments		—			(645	)		(645	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	—		$	928		$	928
	Amounts contained in balance sheet as of December 31, 2013
	Other accrued expenses		—			366			366
	Other long-term liabilities		—			562			562
	Total	$	—		$	928		$	928

Other_Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'
Other Accrued Expenses	'
	Other accrued expenses consist of the following at the end of each year:
		As of December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued health claims	$	1,881	$	1,987
	Deferred rent, current		573		161
	Restructuring charge, current		366		685
	Customer overpayment		—		1,829
	Other accrued expenses		1,758		2,963
	Total other accrued expenses	$	4,578	$	7,625

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Minimum Lease Payments	'
	Minimum lease payments under the Company’s non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
		Operating
		leases
		(in thousands)
	For the year ending December 31,
	2014	$	7,093
	2015		5,295
	2016		4,270
	2017		3,044
	2018		1,572
	Thereafter		93
	Total minimum lease payments	$	21,367

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Tab

Performance Incentive Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Shares Available for Future Grants	'
		As of December 31,
		2013
		(in thousands)
	Shares reserved under the plan		4,000
	Shares vested and options exercised		1,453
	Restricted shares and options outstanding		1,869
	Shares available for future grants		678
Computation of Option Grants	'
	The following weighted-average assumptions were used for option grants made during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected Volatility		56	%		53.5	%		47.2	%
	Expected Term (in years)		5			4.7			4.7
	Risk-free Interest Rate		1.2	%		0.9	%		1.5	%
	Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%		0	%
Summary of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Activity	'
	The following table summarizes stock option and restricted stock activity for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013:
		Options						Restricted Stock
		Number of			Weighted-			Number of			Weighted-
		Options			Average			Restricted Shares			Average
		(in thousands)			Exercise Price			(in thousands)			Fair Value
					per Share
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011		1,098		$	18.18			—		$	—
	Granted		373			18.87			175			18.03
	Forfeited/cancelled		(78	)		25.63			(10	)		14.5
	Exercised		(29	)		9			—			—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011		1,364		$	18.14			165		$	18.25
	Granted		679			6.7			25			7.28
	Forfeited/cancelled		(1,362	)		18			(44	)		15.62
	Exercised		(5	)		1.9			(23	)		19.01
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		676		$	7.07			123		$	16.81
	Granted		1,230			4.59			—			—
	Forfeited/cancelled		(121	)		5.96			—			—
	Exercised/vested		—			—			(39	)		16.73
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,785		$	5.43			84		$	16.58
	Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2013		1,563		$	5.82			71		$	16.58
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		194		$	7.33			—		$	—
Summary Stock Option Vesting and Nonvested Option	'
	The following table summarizes stock option vesting and nonvested options for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013:
		Options						Restricted Stock
		Number of			Weighted-			Number of			Weighted-
		Options			Average			Restricted Shares			Average
		(in thousands)			Fair Value			(in thousands)			Fair Value
	Nonvested January 1, 2011		457		$	11.17			—		$	—
	Granted		373			7.79			175			18.03
	Vested		(171	)		9.55			—			—
	Forfeited		(66	)		10.8			(10	)		14.5
	Nonvested December 31, 2011		593		$	9.07			165		$	18.25
	Vested December 31, 2011		771		$	5.89
	Granted		679			3.01			25			7.28
	Vested		(164	)		9.36			(23	)		19.01
	Forfeited		(459	)		8.66			(44	)		15.62
	Nonvested December 31, 2012		649		$	3.05			123		$	16.81
	Vested December 31, 2012		27		$	4.6
	Granted		1,230			2.21			—			—
	Vested		(174	)		2.92			(39	)		16.73
	Forfeited		(121	)		2.64			—			—
	Nonvested December 31, 2013		1,591		$	2.45			84		$	16.58
	Vested December 31, 2013		194		$	3.09
Stock Options Outstanding	'
	The following table summarizes stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013:
	Range of exercise prices	Number of			Weighted-			Intrinsic Value			Weighted-Average		Options		Intrinsic Value
		Options			Average			Outstanding			Remaining		exercisable		Vested Options
					Exercise Price			Options			Contractual Life
		(in thousands)						(in thousands)			(in years)		(in thousands)		(in thousands)
	$1.00 – $6.99		1,259		$	4.56		$	2,607			6.39		41	$	106
	$7.00 – $12.99		516			7.34			—			5.16		143		—
	$13.00 – $20.00		10			18.11			—			0.47		10		—
			1,785		$	5.43		$	2,607			6		194	$	106
Stock Compensation	'
	The following table summarizes stock compensation for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Cost of revenue	$	283		$	637		$	638
	General and administrative		1,116			1,323			1,162
	Stock option tender offer		—			2,244			—
		$	1,399		$	4,204		$	1,800
Summary of Stock Options Exercised	'
	The following table summarizes cash proceeds received, intrinsic value realized, and income tax benefits realized for the three years ending December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Cash proceeds received	$	—		$	10		$	261
	Intrinsic value realized		106			11			288
	Income tax benefits realized		45			4			115

Provision_for_Income_Taxes_Tab

Provision for Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Significant Components of the Provision for Income Taxes	'
	Significant components of the provision for income taxes for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
	Current
	Federal	$	1,651		$	(2,566	)	$	8,029
	State and Local		599			(100	)		1,763
	Total Current		2,250			(2,666	)		9,792
	Deferred
	Federal		2,491			(43,577	)		(617	)
	State and Local		847			(8,289	)		(201	)
	Total Deferred		3,338			(51,866	)		(818	)
	Total Income Tax Provision	$	5,588		$	(54,532	)	$	8,974
Differences between the Expense (Benefit) from Income Taxes at the Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate	'
	The differences between the expense (benefit) from income taxes at the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 34% and those reported in the Statements of Operations are as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Federal income tax at statutory rates		34	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of Federal benefit		7.2			4.1			4.6
	Other		0.7			(0.5	)		0.9
	Total income tax expense		41.9	%		38.6	%		40.5	%
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows for the years ended December 31:
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets
	Accrued vacation and compensation	$	1,871		$	2,321
	Intangible assets excluding goodwill		3,753			3,732
	Stock compensation		592			314
	Restructuring charge and other accrued liabilities		1,603			1,196
	Accounts receivable		59			191
	Allowance for doubtful accounts		302			313
	Deferred rent		1,045			792
	Goodwill		35,868			40,218
	Total deferred tax assets		45,093			49,077
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Property and equipment		(1,886	)		(2,344	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(1,886	)		(2,344	)
	Net deferred tax asset (liabilities)	$	43,207		$	46,733

Supplemental_Quarterly_Informa1

Supplemental Quarterly Information (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Quarterly Information	'
	Quarterly financial operating results of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented below.
		For the quarter ended
		Dec. 31,		Sept. 30,			June 30,		Mar. 31,		Dec. 31,			Sept. 30,			June 30,		Mar. 31,
		2013		2013			2013		2013		2012			2012			2012		2012
	Statement of Operations Data:
	Revenue	$	79,895	$	77,918		$	82,971	$	91,541	$	89,658		$	88,467		$	91,186	$	99,076
	Operating costs and expenses:
	Cost of revenue		69,087		67,832			71,991		80,477		77,427			77,147			80,303		87,445
	General and administrative expenses		5,583		5,819			6,129		5,861		6,771			6,251			6,342		6,744
	Depreciation and amortization		1,475		1,679			1,527		1,618		1,781			1,681			1,690		1,773
	Stock option purchase		—		0			—		—		—			2,311			—		—
	Purchase contingency gain		—		(864	)		—		—		—			—			—		—
	Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		—		—			—		—		57,958			92,793			—		—
	Total operating costs and expenses		76,145		74,466			79,647		87,956		143,937			180,184			88,335		95,962
	Operating income (loss)		3,750		3,452			3,324		3,585		(54,279	)		(91,717	)		2,851		3,114
	Interest expense, net		128		157			248		251		249			266			360		450
	Income (loss) before income taxes		3,622		3,295			3,076		3,334		(54,528	)		(91,983	)		2,491		2,664
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes		1,621		1,344			1,265		1,359		(19,835	)		(36,788	)		1,012		1,079
	Net income (loss)	$	2,001	$	1,951		$	1,811	$	1,975	$	(34,693	)	$	(55,195	)	$	1,479	$	1,585
	Earnings (loss) per share
	Basic	$	0.16	$	0.15		$	0.14	$	0.15	$	(2.68	)	$	(4.17	)	$	0.11	$	0.12
	Diluted	$	0.16	$	0.15		$	0.14	$	0.15	$	(2.68	)	$	(4.17	)	$	0.11	$	0.12

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
			Segment
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Original maturities of cash on deposits and liquid investments	'	'	'3 months	'
Goodwill impairment	$57,958,000	$92,793,000	'	$150,752,000
Tax benefit	22,200,000	35,800,000	'	'
Intangible impairment charge	'	'	$0	'
Number of operating segment	'	'	1	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected backlog life of intangible assets	'	'	'3 years	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected backlog life of intangible assets	'	'	'11 years	'
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'	'	'3 years	'
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'	'	'7 years	'
Real Property [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives	'	'	'30 years	'
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of votes for each share held of record	'	'	1	'
Number of votes for each share	'	'	1	'
Class B Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of votes for each share held of record	'	'	10	'
Number of votes for each share	'	'	1	'
Ownership transferred to control unrelated party for estate planning purposes	'	'	'	500,000
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected backlog life of intangible assets	'	'	'3 years	'
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected backlog life of intangible assets	'	'	'5 years	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (Equity Option [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Option [Member]	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	1,258,000	1,243,000	241,000

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$2,001	$1,951	$1,811	$1,975	($34,693)	($55,195)	$1,479	$1,585	$7,738	($86,824)	$13,158
Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding during the year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,829	13,335	13,675
Dilutive effect of stock options after application of treasury stock method	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	155
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding during the year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,829	13,335	13,830
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$0.16	$0.15	$0.14	$0.15	($2.68)	($4.17)	$0.11	$0.12	$0.60	($6.51)	$0.96
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$0.16	$0.15	$0.14	$0.15	($2.68)	($4.17)	$0.11	$0.12	$0.60	($6.51)	$0.95

Major_Customers_Additional_Inf

Major Customers - Additional Information (Detail) (PEO Soldier [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
PEO Soldier [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
PEO Soldier contract accounted for revenue	$46,000	$62,400	$86,000

Major_Customers_Revenue_by_Cus

Major Customers - Revenue by Customer (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defense and Intelligence Agencies [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue by customer, Amount	$249,463	$280,795	$478,299
Defense and Intelligence Agencies [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue by customer, Percentage	75.00%	76.00%	85.00%
Federal Civilian Agencies [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue by customer, Amount	$82,862	$87,592	$79,962
Federal Civilian Agencies [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenue by customer, Percentage	25.00%	23.00%	14.00%

Accounts_Receivable_Summary_of

Accounts Receivable - Summary of Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Billed receivables	$31,398	$13,637	'	'
Unbilled receivables:	'	'	'	'
Amounts billable at end of year	19,215	35,938	'	'
Other	14,166	13,520	'	'
Total unbilled receivables	33,381	49,458	'	'
Total accounts receivable	64,779	63,095	'	'
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	788	802	590	698
Total accounts receivable, net	$63,991	$62,293	'	'

Accounts_Receivable_Additional

Accounts Receivable - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Maximum period in which unbilled receivables are expected to be billed	'1 year

Accounts_Receivable_Summary_of1

Accounts Receivable - Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$802	$590	$698
Charged to expense	62	647	200
Deductions	-76	-435	-308
Balance at end of year	$788	$802	$590

Property_and_Equipment_Summary

Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, Gross	$32,091	$30,338
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	22,339	17,774
Property and equipment, net	9,752	12,564
Furniture and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, Gross	23,054	22,092
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, Gross	8,488	7,697
Real Property [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property and equipment, Gross	$549	$549

Property_and_Equipment_Additio

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life And Values [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$4.60	$4.70	$4.20

Intangible_Assets_Details_of_I

Intangible Assets - Details of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Less: Impairment	$0	'
Intangible assets, net	5,340,000	7,073,000
Contract and Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, gross	20,987,000	20,987,000
Less: Accumulated amortization	15,647,000	13,510,000
Less: Impairment	0	429,000
Intangible assets, net	5,340,000	7,048,000
Non-compete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, gross	2,038,000	2,038,000
Less: Accumulated amortization	2,038,000	2,013,000
Intangible assets, net	$0	$25,000

Intangible_Assets_Additional_I

Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$1.70	$2.60	$2.50

Intangible_Assets_Future_Amort

Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$1,622	'
2015	1,178	'
2016	616	'
2017	603	'
2018	492	'
Thereafter	829	'
Amortization expense	$5,340	$7,073

Goodwill_Changes_in_Goodwill_D

Goodwill - Changes in Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	'	'	$150,322	'
Goodwill impairment	-57,958	-92,793	-150,752	'
Goodwill, Ending Balance	'	'	'	'

Restructuring_Charge_Restructu

Restructuring Charge - Restructuring Liability Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	$1,573	$2,941
Adjustments	'	-4
Cash payments	-645	-1,364
Ending Balance	928	1,573
Other accrued expenses	4,578	7,625
Other long-term liabilities	3,399	2,723
Restructuring [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Other accrued expenses	366	'
Other long-term liabilities	562	'
Total	928	'
Severance and Related Costs [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	364
Cash payments	'	-364
Lease and Facilities Exit Costs [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	1,573	2,577
Adjustments	'	-4
Cash payments	-645	-1,000
Ending Balance	928	1,573
Lease and Facilities Exit Costs [Member] | Restructuring [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Other accrued expenses	366	'
Other long-term liabilities	562	'
Total	$928	'

Other_Accrued_Expenses_Other_A

Other Accrued Expenses - Other Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued health claims	$1,881	$1,987
Deferred rent, current	573	161
Restructuring charge, current	366	685
Customer overpayment	'	1,829
Other accrued expenses	1,758	2,963
Total other accrued expenses	$4,578	$7,625

Leases_Additional_Information_

Leases - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization of deferred rent expense, under operating leases	$6.70	$8.10	$7.90
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Leases [Line Items]	'	'	'
Escalation clause Under Operating lease	2.50%	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Leases [Line Items]	'	'	'
Escalation clause Under Operating lease	5.00%	'	'

Leases_Minimum_Lease_Payments_

Leases - Minimum Lease Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]	'
2014	$7,093
2015	5,295
2016	4,270
2017	3,044
2018	1,572
Thereafter	93
Total minimum lease payments	$21,367

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	$80,000,000	$80,000,000	'	'
Additional borrowing capacity, accordion feature	45,000,000	45,000,000	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity including accordion feature	125,000,000	125,000,000	'	'
Description of variable rate basis	'Outstanding balances will incur interest at a rate based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 210 to 310 basis points	'one-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin, ranging from 210 to 310 basis points	'	'
Credit facility, expiration date	31-Jan-17	'	'	'
Cash dividends authorized under existing credit facility	3,000,000	3,000,000	'	'
Cash dividends authorized under amended credit facility	4,000,000	4,000,000	'	'
Weighted average outstanding loan balance	'	12,500,000	36,300,000	63,100,000
Weighted average borrowing rate	2.70%	2.70%	2.50%	2.30%
LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis points	'	2.10%	2.50%	'
Credit facility, outstanding balance	1,000,000	1,000,000	17,500,000	'
Interest rate at period end	2.30%	2.30%	2.70%	'
Senior credit facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Capacity available to repurchase shares	17,500,000	17,500,000	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity including accordion feature	50,000,000	50,000,000	'	'
Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis points	'	2.10%	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity including accordion feature	$100,000,000	$100,000,000	'	'
Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Basis points	'	3.10%	'	'

Stock_Repurchase_Additional_In

Stock Repurchase - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Purchase of shares	963,579	0	628,782	'
Average price of shares purchased	'	'	$6.14	'
Repurchase of stock options	'	'	$3,876,000	$4,455,000
Repurchase of additional shares	'	$16,700,000	'	'
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of Class A common stock	'	25,000,000	'	'

Stock_Option_Tender_Offer_Addi

Stock Option Tender Offer - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Repurchase of stock options	$1,300,000	'	$1,320,000
Repurchase of Stock Options, Shares	963,579	0	628,782
Expense related to repurchase of options	2,300,000	'	'
Non cash charge related to repurchase of options	2,200,000	'	'
Expense related repurchase of options payroll taxes and other expenses	$100,000	'	'

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Add

Performance Incentive Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Common stock, shares issued	4,000,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock compensation	$3.60
Amortized unrecognized compensation cost period	'5 years
2014 [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Amortization of cost of unvested stock compensation arrangements	1.4
2015 [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Amortization of cost of unvested stock compensation arrangements	1.1
2016 [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Amortization of cost of unvested stock compensation arrangements	0.5
2017 [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Amortization of cost of unvested stock compensation arrangements	0.4
2018 [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Amortization of cost of unvested stock compensation arrangements	$0.20
Class A Common Stock [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Common stock, shares issued	4,000,000
Annual Increase of Shares of Class A common stock	100,000
Minimum [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Vested period	'3 years
Maximum [Member]	'
Equity Incentive Plans [Line Items]	'
Vested period	'4 years

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Sha

Performance Incentive Plan - Shares Available for Future Grants (Detail)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Shares reserved under the plan	4,000
Shares vested and options exercised	1,453
Restricted shares and options outstanding	1,869
Shares available for future grants	678

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Com

Performance Incentive Plan - Computation of Option Grants (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected Volatility	56.00%	53.50%	47.20%
Expected Term (in years)	'5 years	'4 years 8 months 12 days	'4 years 8 months 12 days
Risk-free Interest Rate	1.20%	0.90%	1.50%
Dividend Yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Sum

Performance Incentive Plan - Summary of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock options, Exercised	1,453	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock outstanding, Beginning Balance	123	165	'
Restricted stock granted	'	25	175
Restricted Stock Forfeited/cancelled	'	-44	-10
Restricted Stock Exercised/vested	-39	-23	'
Restricted Stock outstanding, Ending Balance	84	123	165
Restricted Stock Outstanding, Weighted Average Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$16.81	$18.25	'
Restricted Stock outstanding, Vested or expected to vest	71	'	'
Restricted Stock, Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value	'	$7.28	$18.03
Restricted Stock Exercisable	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Forfeited/cancelled, Weighted Average Fair Value	'	$15.62	$14.50
Restricted Stock Exercised/vested, Weighted Average Fair Value	$16.73	$19.01	'
Restricted Stock Outstanding, Weighted Average Fair Value, Ending Balance	$16.58	$16.81	$18.25
Restricted Stock Outstanding, Weighted Average Fair Value, Vested or expected to vest	$16.58	'	'
Restricted Stock Outstanding, Weighted Average Fair Value, Exercisable	'	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding, Beginning Balance	676	1,364	1,098
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$7.07	$18.14	$18.18
Stock options granted	1,230	679	373
Stock options Forfeited/cancelled	-121	-1,362	-78
Stock options, Exercised	'	-5	-29
Stock options outstanding, Ending Balance	1,785	676	1,364
Stock outstanding, Vested or expected to vest	1,563	'	'
Stock options granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$4.59	$6.70	$18.87
Options exercisable	194	'	'
Stock options Forfeited/cancelled, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.96	$18	$25.63
Stock options Exercised/vested, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	$1.90	$9
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$5.43	$7.07	$18.14
Stock options vested or expected to vest, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.82	$4.60	$5.89
Stock options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$7.33	'	'

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Sum1

Performance Incentive Plan - Summary Stock Option Vesting and Nonvested Option (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restricted stock granted	'	25	175
Restricted stock Vested	-39	-23	'
Restricted stock Forfeited	'	-44	-10
Restricted Stock outstanding, Ending Balance	84	123	165
Restricted Stock, Granted, Weighted Average Fair Value	'	$7.28	$18.03
Restricted Stock vested, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.73	$19.01	'
Restricted Stock Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	$15.62	$14.50
Restricted Stock Outstanding, Weighted Average Fair Value, Ending Balance	$16.58	$16.81	$18.25
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Nonvested stock options, Beginning Balance	649	593	457
Stock options granted	1,230	679	373
Stock options Vested	-174	-164	-171
Stock options Forfeited/cancelled	-121	-1,362	-78
Nonvested stock options, Ending Balance	1,591	649	593
Vested stock options	194	27	771
Nonvested stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$3.05	$9.07	$11.17
Stock options granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$2.21	$3.01	$7.79
Stock options vested, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$2.92	$9.36	$9.55
Stock options Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$2.64	$8.66	$10.80
Nonvested Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	$2.45	$3.05	$9.07
Vested, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.82	$4.60	$5.89

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Sto

Performance Incentive Plan - Stock Options Outstanding (Detail) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of Options	1,785	676	1,364	1,098
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$5.43	$7.07	$18.14	$18.18
Intrinsic Value Outstanding Options	$2,607	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years	'	'	'
Options exercisable	194	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Vested Options	106	'	'	'
Range One [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Range of exercise prices, Lower limit	$1	'	'	'
Range of exercise prices, Upper limit	$6.99	'	'	'
Number of Options	1,259	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$4.56	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Outstanding Options	2,607	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'6 years 4 months 21 days	'	'	'
Options exercisable	41	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Vested Options	106	'	'	'
Range Two [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Range of exercise prices, Lower limit	$7	'	'	'
Range of exercise prices, Upper limit	$12.99	'	'	'
Number of Options	516	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$7.34	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Outstanding Options	'	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 years 1 month 28 days	'	'	'
Options exercisable	143	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Vested Options	'	'	'	'
Range Three [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Range of exercise prices, Lower limit	$13	'	'	'
Range of exercise prices, Upper limit	$20	'	'	'
Number of Options	10	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Exercise Price	$18.11	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Outstanding Options	'	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	'5 months 19 days	'	'	'
Options exercisable	10	'	'	'
Intrinsic Value Vested Options	'	'	'	'

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Sum2

Performance Incentive Plan - Summary of Stock Compensation (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	$1,399	$4,204	$1,800
Cost of Revenue [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	283	637	638
General and Administrative [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	1,116	1,323	1,162
Stock Option Tender Offer [Member]	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	'	$2,244	'

Performance_Incentive_Plan_Sum3

Performance Incentive Plan - Summary of Stock Options Exercised (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash proceeds received	$0	$10	$261
Intrinsic value realized	106	11	288
Income tax benefits realized	$45	$4	$115

Provision_for_Income_Taxes_Sig

Provision for Income Taxes - Significant Components of the Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,651	($2,566)	$8,029
State and Local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	599	-100	1,763
Total Current	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,250	-2,666	9,792
Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,491	-43,577	-617
State and Local	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	847	-8,289	-201
Total Deferred	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,338	-51,851	-982
Total Income Tax Provision	$1,621	$1,344	$1,265	$1,359	($19,835)	($36,788)	$1,012	$1,079	$5,588	($54,532)	$8,974

Provision_for_Income_Taxes_Add

Provision for Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal income tax at statutory rates	34.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Liability of Income tax	$0	$0	'

Provision_for_Income_Taxes_Dif

Provision for Income Taxes - Differences between the Expense (Benefit) from Income Taxes at the Statutory U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal income tax at statutory rates	34.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit	7.20%	4.10%	4.60%
Other	0.70%	-0.50%	0.90%
Total income tax expense	41.90%	38.60%	40.50%

Provision_for_Income_Taxes_Com

Provision for Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets	'	'
Accrued vacation and compensation	$1,871	$2,321
Intangible assets excluding goodwill	3,753	3,732
Stock compensation	592	314
Restructuring charge and other accrued liabilities	1,603	1,196
Accounts receivable	59	191
Allowance for doubtful accounts	302	313
Deferred rent	1,045	792
Goodwill	35,868	40,218
Total deferred tax assets	45,093	49,077
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'
Property and equipment	-1,886	-2,344
Total deferred tax liabilities	-1,886	-2,344
Net deferred tax asset (liabilities)	$43,207	$46,733

Profit_Sharing_Additional_Info

Profit Sharing - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Contributing to the plan	50.00%	'	'
Employee contribution vested	100.00%	'	'
Employee contribution	6.00%	'	'
Employee contribution vested period	'4 years	'	'
Company's contributions to both plans	$2.30	$2.90	$3.90

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Commerce Corporation [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Purchased services from Net Commerce Corporation	$0.70	$0.90	$0.80
Chief Executive Officer [Member]	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount due to related party	$0	$0.20	'

Supplemental_Quarterly_Informa2

Supplemental Quarterly Information (unaudited) - Supplemental Quarterly Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Operations Data:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$79,895	$77,918	$82,971	$91,541	$89,658	$88,467	$91,186	$99,076	$332,325	$368,387	$558,261
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cost of revenue	69,087	67,832	71,991	80,477	77,427	77,147	80,303	87,445	289,388	322,281	499,398
General and administrative expenses	5,583	5,819	6,129	5,861	6,771	6,251	6,342	6,744	23,393	26,148	24,150
Depreciation and amortization	1,475	1,679	1,527	1,618	1,781	1,681	1,690	1,773	6,298	6,926	6,732
Stock option purchase	'	'	'	'	'	2,311	'	'	'	2,311	'
Purchase contingency gain	'	-864	'	'	'	'	'	'	-864	'	'
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	'	'	'	'	57,958	92,793	'	'	'	150,752	'
Total operating costs and expenses	76,145	74,466	79,647	87,956	143,937	180,184	88,335	95,962	'	'	'
Operating income (loss)	3,750	3,452	3,324	3,585	-54,279	-91,717	2,851	3,114	14,110	-140,031	23,830
Interest expense, net	128	157	248	251	249	266	360	450	784	1,325	1,698
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,622	3,295	3,076	3,334	-54,528	-91,983	2,491	2,664	13,326	-141,356	22,132
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	1,621	1,344	1,265	1,359	-19,835	-36,788	1,012	1,079	5,588	-54,532	8,974
Net income (loss)	$2,001	$1,951	$1,811	$1,975	($34,693)	($55,195)	$1,479	$1,585	$7,738	($86,824)	$13,158
Earnings (loss) per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.16	$0.15	$0.14	$0.15	($2.68)	($4.17)	$0.11	$0.12	$0.60	($6.51)	$0.96
Diluted	$0.16	$0.15	$0.14	$0.15	($2.68)	($4.17)	$0.11	$0.12	$0.60	($6.51)	$0.95