Segment Reporting and Related Disclosures - Marginal Contribution by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Marginal contribution	$ 12,114	$ 14,428	$ 24,755	$ 29,824
Unallocated SG&A expenses	8,664	8,201	17,112	16,138
Interest income/(expense), net	78	79	(164)	182
Other income	13	1,390	13	1,390
Income before income taxes	3,541	7,696	7,492	15,258
Operating Segments \| T&M
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Marginal contribution	9,939	12,735	20,515	26,453
Operating Segments \| DP
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Marginal contribution	$ 2,175	$ 1,693	$ 4,240	$ 3,371

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