CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 3,718	$ 4,828	$ (1,216)	$ 3,520
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2)	(2)	0	(9)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(1,485)	(715)	(1,705)	(1,480)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Telos Corporation	$ 2,231	$ 4,111	$ (2,921)	$ 2,031